Policies and Forms

Below are Forms and Policies which congregations and churches may need to support their activities and ministry. 

Airedale Circuit Safeguarding Policy – Click here

Church Safeguarding Policy – Click here

Summary of the Methodist Church Connexional Safeguarding Policy – Click here

 

Anti-Bullying Policy – Click here

Domestic Abuse Policy – Click here

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy – Click here

GDPR Policy – Click here

Health and Safety Policy – Click here

Lone Worker Policy – Click here

Photography and Recording Policy – Click here

Working at Height Policy – Click here

 

Policies and Procedures specifically related to staff or volunteer employment: 

Safer Recruitment Policy – Click here

Disciplinary Procedure – Click here

Grievance Procedure – Click here

Volunteer form – Click here

For keyholders – Click here

Permission for photos / recordings
From young people age 13+ – Click here
From parents/carers – Click here

For volunteers – Click here

Risk Assessments for…

Prayer Spaces – Click here

All-age Activities – Click here

Church Building – Click here

Coffee Mornings (or equivalent) – Click here

 

Pleas adjust to fit your own context!

 

Different style Risk Assessment Template for activities (from Methodist Insurance) – Click here

Guest WiFi Policy – Click here

Key Points for External Users – Click here

Letting Form for one-off hire – Click here

Standard License for third party use (longer term lettings) – Click here

Good Practice Guidelines for working with Young People and Children – Click here

Good Practice Guidelines for working with Vulnerable Adults – Click here

Social Media Policy and Good Practice – Click here

Form 78A – Click here

Form for ‘householders’ signature to accompany Form 78A – Click here

The Methodist Website gives examples of filled in forms, alongside the necessary Letter of Consent from the President of the Conference – click here.