4. Ensure training opportunities are in place for all workers with children and young people, for staff of the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit and for members of the local churches in the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit.
5. Ensure an adequate number of Module A trainers are trained to deliver the Module across the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit and that pastoral support is offered to the events and to the trainers.
6. Ensure that modules B – D are available to those who require them
7. Ensure lists of the names and details of those who require modules A to D are sent to the District each year by 31 March and that action is taken when data is returned from the District
8. Ensure all local preachers complete safeguarding Form B not later than going on trial
9. Ensure all Hull (East) Methodist Circuit office holders and representatives to Synod are aware of the terms of SO 010 ‘no person who has been convicted of or has a caution from the police concerning sexual offences against children shall be appointed to any office pose or responsibility or engaged under any contract to which this sub clause applies
10. Ensure the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit meeting appoints a safeguarding coordinator
11. Ensure the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit meeting reviews this policy annually
Hull (East) Methodist Circuit Stewards
Ensure agreed procedures are in place for Hull (East) Methodist Circuit and ecumenical events that involve children and young people.
Ensure that they are up to date with their own safeguarding training
Hull (East) Methodist Circuit Safeguarding co-ordinator
1. Support and advise the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit Superintendent and the Hull (East) Methodist Circuit Stewards in fulfilling their roles
2. Provide a point of reference to advise on Safeguarding issues
3. Liaise with the District Safeguarding Group
Procedures for Hull (East) Methodist Circuit events involving children and young people
It is essential that Hull (East) Methodist Circuit events that involve children and/or young people do not slip through the net because they are not owned by one Church
Responsibility for those planning and leading the event
All those involved in leading and running the event must be aware of the procedure and have signed Safeguarding A (including the obtaining of a Disclosure from the CRB). They should be clear about their roles and responsibilities.
The event should have been planned effectively and attention given to the following:
Risk assessment of the activity
The appointment of a team to take charge of the event, including Safeguarding and First Aid personnel. The team will ensure that all those involved (eg parents, children and young people, other leaders) know who these people are.
Ratio of adults to children
Appropriate written documentation as to starting and ending of the event and the nature of the activities
Parental consent and medical forms
Transportation follows good practice guidelines
15 July 2009
Dated…………………….