Creating Safer Space: Advanced Module (Gathered Session Online)

The Connexional Team

Overview

This is an Advanced Module gathered session (2 hours). Self-led pre-learning must have been completed ahead of the gathered session.

You MUST complete the Foundation Module before accessing the Advanced Module.

Who is the training for ?

Members of the South East District Methodist Churches.

If you are from another district and wish to attend, please contact Sarah Howell (Howells@methodistchurch.org.uk) who may be able to accomodate a slot dependent on number of bookings.

Aims of the training

The Advanced Module will enable participants to consolidate and develop their previous safeguarding learning and:

• Explore what this means in your designated role of responsibility within the Church
• Further equip you with skills and resources to be confident in promoting good safeguarding practice in the Church, workplace and community
• Extend your understanding of responding well to different groups within the Church community.

Completing the training

To complete this Safeguarding Advanced Module, you will be required to undertake:

• the online e-learning section of the course, lasting between 4 and 7 hours. This is accessed through MCBX: Creating Safer Spaces – Advanced Module | MCBX
• a 2 hour interactive 'gathered' session to consolidate your learning and have space to discuss any questions you may have.

The training should not be undertaken by anyone without agreement from either The Methodist Church HR team or your Line Manager.

Renewing Training

The requirement to renew training every four years will only apply to the highest level of safeguarding training undertaken by an individual. Where the Foundation and Advanced Modules are required, following attendance at both courses, only a repeat of the Advanced Module will be necessary in future years.

Forward certificate to the Safeguarding or circuit lead and HR.

FAQs & Useful Information

Recognition of Church of England Training

The Methodist Church recognises the Church of England Leadership Module (previously called C2) as equivalent and qualifying training to the Advanced Module. Therefore, those who have undertaken that Church of England course will have satisfied attendance requirements listed above in the Methodist Church.

Certificates should be provided to your Safeguarding or Circuit lead.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to get in touch with Sarah Howell (howells@methodistchurch.org.uk)

Can I update my registration information?

If you need to update any registration information please contact Becky Crudgington (crudgingtonb@methodistchurch.org.uk)

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

To keep accurate records, all attendees need to be named on this booking. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, attendees agree through booking to The Methodist Church holding your name and date of attendance. This information will be shared with The Methodist Church HR team.

Who should attend?

Safeguarding is at the core of our commitment to make safe all of our worshipping/working communities across the Methodist Church. Below is a list of all who should attend this training:

Core list:

• Those who are in paid employment or a voluntary role which includes leadership within the Methodist Church, involving direct work with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Regional Officer for Safeguarding
• Safeguarding Officer – Circuit
• Safeguarding Officer - Church
• Members of the District Safeguarding Group
• Members of the District Policy Committee
• All Presbyters or Deacons with an active preaching or pastoral ministry (including Supernumerary Ministers)
• Lay persons who are appointed to exercise pastoral leadership within a local church
• Local Preachers should enrol and complete the Advanced Module at the earliest opportunity after receiving a Note to Preach and completing the Foundation Module. Both modules must be completed by the end of the second year of training and before their second interview on trial, whichever occurs first.
• Worship leaders Worship Leaders should enrol and complete the Advanced Module at the earliest opportunity after commencing training and completing the Foundation Module. Both modules must be complete by the end of the second year of training and before their appointment by the Church Council, whichever occurs first.
• Those who deliver the Foundation Module
• Members of the Connexional Complaint Panels, Discipline Committees, Pastoral and Appeals Committees
• Those in recognised roles involving pioneering, fresh expressions or evangelism
• Mentors for the Youth Participation Scheme
• Members of the Safeguarding Committee

Warmly invited but not mandatory:

• Supernumerary Ministers apart from those who have an active preaching or pastoral ministry