Safeguarding
Safeguarding is important to us. Here you can find information, guidance, and key contacts within our Circuit.
The Methodist Church takes Safeguarding very seriously. We have trained Safeguarding Officers in each of our churches, together with a Circuit Co-ordinator and a District Safeguarding Officer. All of our paid staff, Clergy, local church officers, Local Preachers and those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are required to have on-going Safeguarding Training and a current DBS check.
For any Safeguarding concerns or questions you might have, in the first instance contact your local Church Minister or church Safeguarding Officer. They would be interested to talk to anyone who has concerns about any matter within our churches and Circuit. You can also contact the District Safeguarding Officer or The Methodist Church Safeguarding Team.
Safeguarding Contacts
Superintendent Minister – Rev. Teddy Kalongo superintendent@bsgc.org.uk
Circuit Safeguarding Officer – Jo Hill circuitsafeguarding@bsgc.org.uk
Bristol District Safeguarding Officer – Email: holders@methodistchurch.org.uk
Tel: 020 7467 5277 | Mobile: 07384 810901
Safeguarding Policy Documents
The Circuit adopts Methodist Church policies in all areas of Safeguarding. These are reviewed and approved annually by the Circuit Meeting to ensure our policies are the latest versions of the Church’s policies.
Our Circuit commits to:
- The creation of a safe environment and culture where all are welcome and everyone feels able to speak out about safeguarding concerns
- Pastoral care for victims and survivors of abuse, and other people who have been affected by safeguarding issues
- A prompt and appropriate response to every safeguarding concern or allegation regardless of status or circumstance
- Carry out risk assessments and put safeguarding measures in place where individuals may present a risk
- Pastoral care for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations
- Safe recruitment of all those who have responsibility for children and adults who may be vulnerable
- The promotion of good safeguarding practice through effective training, guidance, policy and procedures