Safeguarding
Creating Safer Space
The safeguarding training offered by the Methodist Church includes the Foundation and Advanced Modules.
Please see the below documents for details of who needs to attend the Foundation and Advanced module training.
Safeguarding Foundation Module Training: Who needs to attend?
Safeguarding Advanced Module Training: Who needs to attend?
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.
Dates for Foundation Training in the Peak Circuit:
Please email admin@peakmethodistcircuit.org for further details or to book a place.
The Foundation Course handbook can be accessed here: click here
Advanced Module
The Foundation module is required before attending the Advanced training. 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 the Sheffield 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
In person Advanced Training at Bakewell Methodist Church 4th July. A place can be booked here: Advanced Training at Bakewell. Please note: a place must be booked 20 days ahead of the training.
Dates of the Advanced Module Online Gathered sessions 2025-2026:
This training is shared between four Districts, but you can attend any session:
Monday 18th May 2026 10am Yorkshire North and East
Tuesday 19th May 2026 7pm Yorkshire North and East
Monday 15th June 2026 10am Yorkshire North and East
Tuesday 16th June 2026 1pm Newcastle/Darlington
Thursday 19th June 2026 10am Yorkshire North and East
Thursday 16th July 2026 7pm Newcastle/Darlington
Use this link to register for your preferred date and time:
https://2025-26advancedonline.eventbrite.co.uk/
Dates for Advanced Module Face to Face sessions 2025-2026:
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.
Thursday 23 April – Bolsover Methodist Church (Derbyshire North East Circuit)
Saturday 16 May – Chapeltown Methodist Church (Sheffield Circuit)
Monday 15 June – Broom Methodist Church (Rotherham & Dearne Valley Circuit)
Saturday 4 July – Bakewell Methodist Church (The Peak Circuit)
If you are unsure whether you are required to complete this course please contact your church or circuit safeguarding officer.
Refreshing your training
The training interval for refreshers is 4 years. Using this pattern, the Methodist Church ensures that everyone in key roles receives this good quality training.
Contacts
Alison Hill
Regional Officer for Safeguarding
Tel: 07483 362735Tel: 020 74675189Email: hilla@methodistchurch.org.uk
Safeguarding Policies & Documents
Peak Methodist Circuit Safeguarding Policy: DOWNLOAD
Peak Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy: DOWNLOAD
Peak Methodist Church Safeguarding Information Poster:DOWNLOAD
What information do I need for my DBS application?: DOWNLOAD
