safeguarding

Operating within the standards and procedures of the Methodist Church we take Safeguarding, very seriously, more detail can be found in our policy document available on request (please use a contact form to get in touch), below is a summary of the key points and a list of useful contact numbers should you have any concerns or questions.

Key Contacts

Minister - Rev Diane Bussey  - 07504133449 or email from here.
Church Safeguarding Officer - Ms Jo Wood, email here.
Methodist Safeguarding - Ms Gill Crippen 07722024250
Local Children's services - 01926414144
Local adult/Social Care Services - 01926412080
Social Services out of hours  - 01926886922

Remember Good Practice

• Treat everybody with respect setting a positive example
  
• Respect everyone's personal space
  
• Ensure your actions cannot be misinterpreted
  
• Challenge unacceptable behaviour in a constructive way
  
• Do not put yourself or other people in vulnerable situations
  
• Do not have inappropriate physical contacts with others
  
• Always share safeguarding concerns

What to do if you have concerns about possible abuse

• Keep a written record of what happened, your concerns and your actions
  
• Contact the minister or safeguarding officer.
  
• Only tell or discuss with others who need to know

Responding to a Child, young person, parent or other adult who shares with you about abuse

• Never promise to keep a secret
  
• React calmly and be aware of  non verbal messages
  
• Don't stop someone who is talking freely about what has happened
  
• Don't ask leading questions
  
• Reassure the person they have done the right thing by telling you
  
• Avoid making comments or judgements
  
• Tell the person what will happen next (report to Minister or safeguarding officer)
  
• Record using the persons words and noting dates and times