Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Please find below a link to our latest Safeguarding Policy document.

TRAINING

Advanced Module
This module was launched in 2019 and as such, those who attended the early sessions are now due for refresher training. New materials have been developed and details of courses run by the District will be advertised here when available:
Online: gathered sessions on Zoom in 2026

7.30pm on Tuesday March 24th

Attendees need to have completed all the online course on MCBX beforehand, and therefore registration is essential by emailing
Helen on csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com stating your name, email, church and role(s).

Face to Face:
No dates at present

Foundation Module
Circuits carry out training sessions in-person locally. Our next training dates are:

not set at present
Places are limited and therefore booking is essential. Please contact your Church Safeguarding Officer for more details.

If there are any questions, please email safeguarding@chestokemethodists.com or Liz Barton at ministersadmin@northcheshiremethodists.org.uk

OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

District Safeguarding Link
Click ( here )

The Methodist Church Safeguarding Link
Click here

Useful Documents
On this page is a link to a PDF document giving an introduction to a comprehensive support pack. The pack contains information about Risk Assessments, DBS Checks, Lettings information, Model Policies, Record Keeping, Roles, Safeguarding Posters, Safer Recruitment and Training. To receive a full copy of the pack, please email chester.stoke@btconnect.com or safeguarding@chestokemethodists.com

You will also find at the bottom of this page a link to a PDF document containing useful information and contact details for our District.