Safeguarding Guidance for Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnerships

This joint practice guidance is intended to support the work of Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnerships, in respect of safeguarding children and adults. This joint practice guidance has been approved by the Methodist Church and the House of Bishops, and as such it is recommended that you follow this guidance. Failure to do so could invalidate your insurance cover.

We hope you find this useful in your practice.

Yours in Christ's fellowship,

+Paul
Bishop Paul Butler
Bishop of Durham

Liz
Revd Dr Liz Smith
Chair Leeds District

Joint chairs of the joint safeguarding group

The Church of England and the Methodist Church of Great Britain entered into a covenant commitment in November 2003 after conversations lasting several years ^[*] . One of the expressions of this covenant is to develop joint safeguarding arrangements.

Methodist Church and Church of England Practice Advice Papers are approved by the Joint Safeguarding Working Group of the Methodist Church and the Church of England to assist in the development of local safeguarding arrangements. This is jointly chaired by the Bishop of Durham for the Church of England and Dr Elizabeth Smith for the Methodist Church.