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
7.30pm on Wednesday 29th October 2025 or
7.30pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025

Attendees need to have completed all the online course on MCBX beforehand, and therefore registration is essential by emailing Helen on csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com

Face to Face:
Tuesday 27 January 2026, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Helsby Methodist Church
To book a place, please email Helen on csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com stating your name, email, church and role(s).

Foundation Module
Circuits carry out training sessions in-person locally. Our next training dates are:
Saturday 25th October 2025 at Helsby Methodist Church, 9.30 to 12.30.
Saturday 14 March 2026 at Helsby Methodist Church, 9.30 to 12.30.
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.