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Training

Follow the links in the Events Calendar on the right of this page for Safeguarding training events that are currently scheduled.

Unless otherwise indicated, to book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

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Haven’t received a certificate?

If you have attended Safeguarding training or have completed the online training, and you haven’t received a certificate, please let
Sharon Welbourne know.

Please email her with the date and level you were trained and if online forward the reply to your completion that was sent and she will send a certificate to you.

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Anxious or troubled about the training?

If so,  please let Bev Huff or Jasmine Silver know so she can speak with you about your concerns.

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Safeguarding Training and Development Modules

The Church of England has introduced a new modular safeguarding training and development programme for use by Dioceses, Cathedrals and Theological Education Institutions. The programme builds core, generic safeguarding training according to role, and through a person’s ministry path.  Please look at each module to see whether it is recommended or required for you to attend.

 

To find out more about each module click on the link within the blue bar.

TRAINING MODULES

If you hold a Bishops license; have the role of a Diocesan/Parish/Benefice/Cathedral Safeguarding Officers role or you are a church warden filling a role when the church goes into vacancy and shaping the culture of the church regarding safeguarding, you will need to complete Leadership Pathway training (C2). If you haven’t completed any safeguarding training in the last three years (2017 -2019) you will have to complete Basic Awareness (C0) and Foundation training (C1) first

 

C0 BASIC AWARENESS - ONLINE

Recommended for anyone who needs a basic level of awareness of safeguarding.

This may include but is not limited to: Vergers, Servers, Welcomers, Caretakers, Refreshment Helpers, Shop Staff, Sidespersons, Bell Ringers, Choir Members / Music Group Members, Employees of the Diocesan Board of Education and Diocesan Board of Finance.

It is recommended you do this module if you wish to do any other core training module.

For those that cannot complete the online training please speak to Sharon Welbourne: sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

Refreshed every three years by the revised Basic Awareness (C0) module

Required for anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or has contact in their church role with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable and PCC members, Bell Ringers.

Including but not limited to those who do not hold a Bishop license and those who work with vulnerable groups (children or adults) including leaders of these groups

For those that cannot complete the online training please speak to Sharon Welbourne: sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

Refreshed every three years by the Foundation Training (C1) module

Required for anyone who: holds a Bishops’ License; has a Diocesan/Parish/Benefice/Cathedral Safeguarding Officers role. If a church warden fills a role when the church goes into vacancy and shapes the culture of the church regarding safeguarding they will need to complete C2

If you haven’t completed any safeguarding training in the last three years (2017 -2019) you will have to complete Basic Awareness (C0) and Foundation training (C1) first

Refreshed every three years by the Leadership Pathway Training (C2) module

SPECIALIST MODULES

Required for those with responsibility for administering DBS, Clergy and those with recruitment responsibilities (for example designated members of PCCs or members of staff who regularly sit on interview panels), Senior staff where they are involved in recruitment, Diocesan/Parish/Cathedral Safeguarding Officers, Safeguarding Leads on PCC/within Religious Communities/within TEIs

Explores the scope of safer recruitment procedures in the church context for all paid staff and volunteers with children and adults

Required for anyone holding the Bishop’s Licence or Permission to Officiate, Spiritual Directors, Bishops Visitors
Pastoral Visitors, Leaders of children/adults activities, Diocesan/Parish/Cathedral Safeguarding Officers

Examines issues relating to domestic abuse, especially for vulnerable groups and children in the context of adult abuse , and how the church can respond well to this.

Summary of Training and Specialist Modules

Safeguarding training dates for 2022 to be announced.

Safeguarding training update during COVID-19 restrictions