Safeguarding Training

Preparatory module for all other training levels, and useful basic knowledge for anyone who is interested. The Basic Awareness module is available via the Safeguarding Training Portal. Please contact your PSO for support in accessing this if required.

Required learning for all PCC members, those working with children and/or vulnerable adults, and as pre-requisite learning for anyone needing to complete ‘Leadership module’ Available via the Safeguarding Training Portal. Please contact your PSO for support in accessing this if required.

This course is designed for those people who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the Church.This includes Clergy, Retired Clergy, Readers, Authorised Lay Ministers, Parish Safeguarding Officers, Tower Captains (at prominent towers or who teach/instruct) and anyone who significantly influences the culture of the church or other relevant body. Church Wardens are not required to attend unless in vacancy, although are welcome at any time. 

If you are not sure what level of safeguarding training you should complete, please check Here for a complete list.

Before attending the Safeguarding Leadership course, you are required to read the 'Culture Audit' and answer some reflective questions. You will need to send your answered pre-course reflective questions and culture audit to the DBS Adminstrator at least 5 working days before your course. Please click on the links below to download the workbook containing the questions and other information required for the course:

Delegate Workbook

Culture Conversation Audit

Pre-Course Questions x2

Social GGRRAAACCEEESSS

Zoom FAQ

Virtual courses will take place on the following dates:

Wednesdays 3rd & 10th September 2025, 10am-11:30am; Book Here

Mondays 29th September & 6th October, 7pm-8:30pm; Book Here

Thursdays 9th & 16th October, 2pm-3:30pm; Book Here

Tuesdays 4th & 11th November, 10am-11:30am; Book Here

Further dates will follow in due course; to be added to the waiting list please email the DBS Administrator.

Both sessions must be attended in order to complete the course and bookings can be made using the relevant link – you only need to register for the first session which will qualify you for both (we have deliberately blocked out the second sessions so they will appear as “sold out”, to avoid duplicate bookings). 

We will be holding an in-person Leadership session at the Diocesan Office, Lowesmoor Wharf, on Wednesday 26th November between 10am and 3pm (including breaks). If you are unable to access the training virtually, or would prefer to attend in-person, please email the DBS Administrator to book. 

We run a specialised pathway for those holding PTO; invitations will be sent at time of renewal, or email the DBS Administrator for further information. 

Please note that places are limited and therefore fill quickly.

It is a national requirement that this online training is completed by all clergy and lay ministers holding the Bishop's licence or Permission to Officiate, and also by all Parish Safeguarding Officers. It is also available to others in church officer roles who wish to increase their awareness, and will become a requirement for further roles (e.g. ALMs) later this year. The module is available as an online course via the Safeguarding Training Portal; it is accessible in your own time and does not need to be completed in one sitting. If you feel affected by any of the content of this training, please contact one of the safeguarding team who will be pleased to offer support.

This optional module is available to everyone via the Safeguarding Training Portal.

For Parish Safeguarding Officers, DBS Administrators, and anyone involved in parish recruitment, this is now available as an online course, accesible through the Safeguarding Training Portal.

• Risk Assessment template for activities
• Personal safety risk assessment
• Responding to Safeguarding situations flow chart
• Recording form template for Safeguarding concerns or disclosures
• Sample policy for Social Media use