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The circuit endeavours to provide for children and young people in a safe and secure environment. That provision is offered in 2 ways:-
1. By groups who use our premises but not the responsibility of the circuit.
2. By groups who are part of the body that is our Methodist Circuit.
Grace Project
Welcome to Miriam
Miriam Sitch starts work at Long Clawson on September 1st as a Grace Worker to help develop the work with children and families.
Miriam has a lot of experience in schools, clubs and All Age events.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is about the mission of the Methodist church and applies to all people who work, including volunteers, with children and young people.
It is a legal requirement that people working with children and young people are registered with:-
1. The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) which is responsible for the
decisions made through the Vetting & Barring Scheme.
2. The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) which administers the Vetting &
Barring Scheme + comprehensive criminal history checks.
The ISA and CRB will provide suitability checks and decisions.
Please note that to date the ISA and Vetting & Barring Scheme is under government review and as such implementation has been suspended.
The Methodist Church has a Safeguarding Policy in place with good guidelines for best practice and compliance with the statutory and legal requirements.
The Methodist Church is a member of The Churches' Agency for Safeguarding which provides a central processing service for checks, registration and support.
Our Circuit Safeguarding Officers are:-
Helen Downing Tele: 01664 813105
Janet Norburn Tele: 0116 269 5295
Creating Safer Space
Training and Sharing Events:-
8th February 7.30pm at Sage Cross Methodist Church
10th February 2.30pm at Sandy Lane Methodist Church
23rd February 7.30pm at Upper Wreake Methodist Centre Frisby
25th February 10am at Stonesby Methodist Church
Our Northampton Methodist District Safeguarding Officer is:-
Gill Crippen
Tele: 07967 362885
e-mail: click here
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