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
All policies are updated annually and approved by the Circuit Meeting.
Circuit Safeguarding poster 2020
Annual Safeguarding checklist for churches
Local Church Safeguarding Officer Role Description
Safeguarding checklist for external user groups - November 2020
Keeping our personal information safe during lockdown - April 2020
Staying safe on-line during lockdown - April 2020
Cyber advice produced by the Metropolitan Police - April 2020
Circuit Complaints Process 2020
Domestic Abuse
Methodist Church Guidelines for identifying, preventing and reporting Domestic Abuse