Over recent months we've become more aware than ever of the opportunities and challenges of connecting online. The South East Region Safeguarding Officers invite you to join us for a webinar on online safety where we will explore:

• An overview of online safety and social media; including an update on current threats (national and regional)
• Online safeguarding in the church context: with particular focus on children, young people and older people, and Methodist Church safeguarding policies
• Good practice for ministers, lay workers, volunteers, supervisors or line-mangers, or those who are part of a management /oversight group.
• Breakout Room discussions: Looking at case studies related to children/ young people and older people, and discussing how to respond to concerns, and the aftermath/consequences for the individual, their family and friends, the church and the wider community.
• Final Plenary: Q & A with Karl Hopwood, Jane Fisher (Southampton District and Channel Islands District Safeguarding Officer) Philippa Read (South East District Safeguarding Officer).

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

This webinar is for those involved in Methodist Churches in the South East Region (Southampton, South East & Channel Islands Districts). This webinar is a must for anyone involved in any way in online communication in the church, but is highly recommended for:

• Superintendents
• Ministers
• Lay workers (including Youth, Children and family workers and pastoral workers)
• Safeguarding officers,
• Circuit and church stewards,
• Local preachers and worship leaders,
• Volunteer Children's, Youth & Families Workers
• Anyone working in a supervisory, support, or management capacity with lay workers.

What if I'm not ordained, not employed by a church, a volunteer or from another denomination?

We welcome all! Whether you're paid or volunteer, lay or ordained or from another denomination, we'd love you to come and participate!

How much does this training event cost?

This event is free to anyone - just register and you'll receive joining instructions for the webinar.

About the Connexional Learning Network

Learning and development across the connexion is supported by the Methodist Church's Learning Network. This work has four aims:

• nurturing and equipping Christ-like disciples
• challenging and equipping mission-shaped communities
• forming and equipping those who share in lay and ordained ministry
• enabling and encouraging creative thinkers in an environment of scholarship, research and innovation.

The Southern & Islands Region of the Learning Network covers the Channel Islands, South-East, and Southampton districts of the Methodist Church. The region is supported by a team of Learning and Development Officers and a Regional Coordinator who work in partnership with many other people who have a heart and passion for learning and development in the context of mission and ministry.

http://www.methodist.org.uk/learning/network-regions/southern-islands-region

FAQs

What are my transport options for getting to the event?

This is an online event using Zoom. Joining instructions will be sent out via email from us, using Eventbrite.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to get in touch, and one of our friendly team will get in touch with you.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. Feel free to get in touch, and one of our friendly team will help you to make necessary adjustments.

Do you accept refunds?

This event is free, therefore we won't give refunds. We do, however ask that you make efforts to let us know if you cannot attend. This helps us with reducing wastage of resources and food.

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

We ask that there are other people in your party who can confirm you’re part of the booking if your name is not on the ticket in question. It is also possible that if we are catering this event any dietary requirements will not be met. If either of these stipulations cause you problems, please email lns&i@methodistchurch.org.uk or ask whomever booked tickets to re-book with the correct requirements.