Safeguarding Training

Creating Safer Space

The Methodist Church Safeguarding Training Framework

The safeguarding training offered by the Methodist Church includes the Foundation and Advanced Modules.

Foundation Module

This training can serve either as a basic starting point or as a refresher course.

The training's overall aim is to increase safeguarding awareness, so the Church can exercise its duty of care to all: its members, office-holders and anyone who comes through its doors. We create a safer Church by developing your understanding of, and confidence in, our safeguarding processes and your individual place within these processes.

Whatever your role within the Church, it will help you understand safeguarding in the Methodist Church and our collective responsibility for creating safer spaces for all.

Please contact the Circuit Office to find out details about further upcoming courses and click here for the course handbook

Advanced Module

Safeguarding training is mandatory for those in the roles identified in the following link: Advanced Module Required Attendance. This includes all ministers, local preachers & worship leaders, lay workers with children and vulnerable adults, District Policy Committee members and circuit safeguarding co-ordinators.

There are two options for this module: Face to face or on-line. More details of each can be found on our District website. This training is organised by the District Safeguarding Officer. Any questions about this should be addressed in the first instance to Katrin, the District administrator – katrin@sheffieldmethodist.org

Dates of the Advanced Module Online Gathered sessions 2025

Dates of the Advance Module Online Gathered sessions 2024/25

This training is shared between four Districts, but you can attend any session:

Monday 7th July 7pm Newcastle/Darlington

Tuesday 12th August 7pm Newcastle/Darlington

Use this link to register for your preferred date and time: https://2025AdvancedOnline.eventbrite.co.uk

Face to Face sessions 2025

These sessions last about 5 hours. Some preparation beforehand is required. The Foundation Module must be completed before attending the Advanced Module for the first time.

Dates and venues 2024/25

Saturday 14 June – Hoyland and Birdwell Chapel, Barnsley

Monday 22 September – Totley Rise Methodist Church, Sheffield