Safeguarding
The Methodist Church takes Safeguarding very seriously. We have trained Safeguarding Officers in each of our churches, together with a Circuit Co-ordinator and a District Safeguarding Officer. All of our paid staff, Clergy, local church officers, Local Preachers and those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are required to have on-going Safeguarding Training and a current DBS check.
For any Safeguarding concerns or questions you might have, in the first instance contact your local Church Minister or church Safeguarding Officer. They would be interested to talk to anyone who has concerns about any matter within our churches and Circuit. You can also contact the District Safeguarding Officer or The Methodist Church Safeguarding Team.
Safeguarding Contacts
Superintendent Minister - Rev. Teddy Kalongo e-mail Teddy
Circuit Safeguarding Officer - Anna Wheatley e-mail Anna
Bristol District Safeguarding Officer - Kevin Maidment e-mail Kevin 07925894649
Safeguarding Policy Documents
The Circuit adopts Methodist Church policies in all areas of Safeguarding. These are reviewed and approved annually by the Circuit Meeting to ensure our policies are the latest versions of the Church's policies.
Circuit Safeguarding Policy 2024 - 2025 - updated March 2024
Circuit Safeguarding poster 2020
Annual Safeguarding checklist for churches
Safeguarding checklist for external user groups - November 2020
Church Safeguarding Officer Role Description - updated March 2023
Circuit Safeguarding Officer Role Description - updated March 2023
Code of Practice for work with children and young people - updated January 2024
Code of Practice for work with adults - updated January 2024
Additional information on all areas of Safeguarding can be found on the Methodist Church website's Safeguarding page
Complaints Process
Circuit Complaints Process 2020
Domestic Abuse
Methodist Church Guidelines for identifying, preventing and reporting Domestic Abuse