Advanced Module Wednesday 11th February 2026 1pm at Trinity Dereham M C

Thank you for booking onto the Advanced Safeguarding Module

By booking onto this training, you are committing to attend the whole session, which will last about 4 hours.

Look after yourself

We are aware that for some people the content of this module may cause distress and anxiety. Within the MCBX materials a symbol will appear at certain points, to indicate particular moments when you may need to look after yourself. If you have any concern whatsoever, please discuss this as soon as possible with either your minister, pastoral support or DSO.

Aims and Objectives

Aims

The aims of the Advanced Module are to consolidate and develop your previous safeguarding learning and:

• extend your understanding of responding well to groups within our different Church communities

• further equip you with skills and resources to be confident in promoting good practice in the church and community

• explore what this means in your designated role of responsibility within the Church

Engagement in all three elements of the Advanced Module above will enable you to meet these aims.

Objectives

These will be demonstrated by:

• appreciating the Methodist Church’s theological understanding of safeguarding

• learning from the Methodist Church’s ongoing witness to improved safeguarding practice and lessons from the Past Cases Review, new research and evidence-based practice

• understanding how a positive safeguarding culture may deter abusive and grooming behaviour

• identifying and understanding the reactions of groups and individuals who are impacted by safeguarding incidents or concerns

• having a clear focus on listening well; hearing and responding to those who have been hurt or abused

• understanding effective record keeping

• knowing how to take appropriate action to share relevant information or concerns within the boundaries of your role

• applying the learning to your role and future steps you will take.

Further details about the session will be sent 2 weeks before the event