There are two safeguarding training course run by the Methodist Church:
Role | Foundation | Advanced Module |
Ministers (presbyters & deacons) | Yes | Yes |
Church/Circuit Safeguarding Officers | Yes | Yes |
Local Preachers & Worship Leaders | Yes | Yes |
Paid/volunteer workers* | Yes | Yes |
Supernumerary Ministers | Yes | Those with active ministry or who are preaching |
Those training for ministry | Yes | - |
People working with children/youth | Yes | Leaders of these groups need to attend |
Church/Circuit Stewards | Yes | - |
*with pastoral responsibility
Trainee worship leaders and local preachers need to attend the Foundation Module. See the document above for the full list.