Safeguarding Hub

If you want to report a safeguarding concern, contact the District Safeguarding Officer, Rosie Clements, on 07434 284633 or by email: clementsr@methodistchurch.org.uk.  You can download the safeguarding concern referral form from the download section below.

Safeguarding Training Dates 2026-2027

If you have any questions or have particular needs that you would like to discuss with us so that we can help you to access the training, contact Liz padistrictsafeguarding@methodist-nd.org.uk

Safeguarding Downloads
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Safeguarding Conference 2026 – Resource pack
12.00 KB        Last Modified: 26 October 2026

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Safeguarding – Self Audit for Circuit
24.93 KB        Last Modified: 29 July 2025

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Safeguarding – Self Audit for Church Councils
33.62 KB        Last Modified: 29 July 2025

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Safeguarding Concern: Referral Form
20.94 KB        Last Modified: 13 February 2024

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Hosting Zoom Conference Meetings – Best Practices and Guidance
129.77 KB        Last Modified: 7 September 2023

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Consent Form for Parents & Carers: Photography and Video
33.53 KB        Last Modified: 7 September 2023

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Consent Form for Young People (12 and Over): Photography and Video
27.40 KB        Last Modified: 7 September 2023

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Photography Notice for Church Events (including Photographer Guidelines)
21.85 KB        Last Modified: 7 September 2023

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Example: Permission Slip for Off Site Activities
22.56 KB        Last Modified: 7 September 2023

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Checklist: Safeguarding Policy of External User Groups
20.39 KB        Last Modified: 7 September 2023

Safeguarding Bulletins
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Safeguarding Bulletin: May 2026
517.84 KB        Last Modified: 22 June 2026

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Safeguarding Bulletin: December 2025
425.61 KB        Last Modified: 22 June 2026

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Safeguarding Bulletin: Summer 2025
279.04 KB        Last Modified: 15 July 2025

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Safeguarding Bulletin: Spring 2025
385.82 KB        Last Modified: 15 July 2025

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Safeguarding Bulletin Autumn 2024
298.74 KB        Last Modified: 12 December 2024

Information for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

If you are or know of anyone who is a survivor of sexual abuse, you may find the following resources on the Connexional website helpful. 

To access the resources, click here.

Local resources can be found by following the relevant link. 

Nottinghamshire

Derbyshire

East Staffordshire

Leicestershire

Lincolnshire

Spotlight On (Video Series)

Episode 1

This is the first in a series of ‘Spotlight On…’ sessions led by out District Safeguarding Officer, Rosie Clements, which is particularly aimed at church and circuit safeguarding officers as a resource to support you with the completion and review of the annual church safeguarding audits. Watch out for future sessions, which will be advertised via District social media channels and circuit communications.3

Episode 2

District Safeguarding Policy