Safeguarding is about the actions the Church takes to create safe spaces and to promote a safer culture. This means the Church will:
* promote the welfare of children, young people and adults
* work to prevent abuse from occurring
* seek to protect and respond well to those who have been abused.
We will take care to identify where a person may pose a risk to others, and offer support to them while taking steps to reduce such risks.
The Methodist Church affirms that safeguarding is a shared responsibility and everyone associated with the Church who comes into contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults has a role to play in this. They are supported by consistent policies promoting good practice across the whole Church, available at: methodist.org.uk/safeguarding
The Church and its individual members, officers and employees will undertake all appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment and practise fully and positively Christ’s ministry towards children, young people and adults who are vulnerable, responding sensitively and compassionately to help keep them safe from harm.
More information on Safeguarding can also be found on our East Anglia Methodist District web site by clicking here.
