Training

Updated November 2024: Please see here for latest training dates for the Advanced Module, delivered online or in person:

ADVANCED MODULE SAFEGUARDING TRAINING . FOUR OPTIONS FOR ON LINE DELIVERY:

Gathered sessions:

Copy of Creating Safer Space: Advanced Module Online (Gathered Session) Registration, Wed 29 Jan 2025 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
Copy of Creating Safer Space: Advanced Module Online (Gathered Session) Registration, Mon 12 May 2025 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
Copy of Creating Safer Space: Advanced Module Online (Gathered Session) Registration, Thu 23 Oct 2025 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

Live stream:

Face 2 Face 1 day Zoom sessions:

Face 2 Face course across 2 days:

Training Privacy Notice - updated July 2024

training_privacy_notice-July-2024.pdf

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Foundation Module

Who_should_attend_Foundation_Module_2024.pdf

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Advanced Module - who needs to attend

Advanced module -who_should_attend-may_2023_xWsupBd.docx

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Training Information

Refreshing your training

The training interval for refreshers is 4 years. Using this pattern, the Methodist Church ensures that everyone in key roles receives this good quality training.

You only need to refresh at the highest level of training required for your role.

Methodist/Church of England reciprocal recognition of safeguarding training (01/10/2022)

The Methodist Church and the Church of England have agreed that they will each recognise the other denomination’s Foundation and Advanced (Leadership) Module Training as being equivalent to their own.

Training options

We have a Team of trainers who will be offering face to face training across the District.
On line training will be available after the summer.
We offer a Live Streamed Advanced Training Course. Current info and booking details may be found here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/929731972357/?aff=oddtdtcreator

Webinars

On this page - https//www.methodist.org.uk/safeguarding/webinars/ you can watch previously held webinars and will be able to find out about webinars that are planned for 2024. You can also watch and listen to talks and podcasts.

Topics covered:

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Survivor Awareness – how to speak to and about survivors of abuse

The Hidden Victims of Domestic Abuse

Signs and Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse

Financial Ause

Speaking Truth – Voices of Survivors of Child Abuse

Bullying Webinars

Making our Churches More Dementia Friendly

Domestic Abuse Webinar

Child / Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse

Trauma and the Impact on Survivors

Domestic Abuse – Coercive Control

Sexual Harassment

LGBT+ Safeguarding

Theology of Safeguarding

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