Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Mount View Methodist Church
Mount View Methodist Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will:
promote the welfare of children, young people and adults
work to prevent abuse from occurring
seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused.
As our church is a member of the Methodist District, we follow the policies and procedures provided by the Methodist Church in Britain.
Our Church commits to:
Promote a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility for children and adults within the church.
Respond promptly and appropriately to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Care pastorally for victims and survivors of abuse and other people who have been affected.
Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns of allegations of abuse and others who have been affected.
Carry out risk assessments and put safeguarding measures in place where individuals pose a present risk to children, young people or vulnerable adults.
This will be done in accordance with the Church’s safeguarding policy, procedures and guidance.
For more information on the safeguarding activities at Mount View Methodist Church please email us: mountviewmethodistchurch@gmail.com