Safeguarding Training
Completion of safeguarding training is an expectation, and for many is a mandatory requirement for their role. To maintain currency, safeguarding training should be updated at least once every three years at the highest level of attainment required for your role.
Please click the following link for guidance on which level of training is required for your role: Which safeguarding modules do I require for my role and function? Please refer to the national Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework for full details.
The National Safeguarding Training programme:
The Church has an ambition to ensure safeguarding flows from within the soul of the church and is at the centre of our faith, in our practice, in our worship, in our praying, and in our believing. The safeguarding courses incorporate theological principles and are characterised by a reflective learning style. There are four core safeguarding courses available via the National Safeguarding Training Portal. Please click on each course title to find out more about how to access the course:
- Basic Awareness and Foundation Modules
- Domestic Abuse Training
- Safer Recruitment Training
- Leadership Pathway Safeguarding Training
- Permission to Officiate Safeguarding Training
In Person Domestic Abuse Training:
We are really pleased to be able to once again offer a face to face Domestic Abuse training session in each Archdeaconry in 2026:
- Thursday 23rd April 10:00 – 13:00, Holy Trinity Barnstaple
- Wednesday 22nd July 10:00 – 13:00, Methodist Central Hall Plymouth *please note that this training will take place on the first floor with stair only access*
- Wednesday 4th November, Boniface Centre, Crediton
To book a place, please click here.
Additionally the Parish Safeguarding Representative Induction course is delivered by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team via Zoom. Click here for more information.
If you need further information on how to access online training, please use our Online Safeguarding Training Guide.
Still not sure?
That’s ok, please direct all safeguarding training enquiries to us via email or telephone 01392 294929. Please contact us if you are personally affected by the course content, or are concerned you might be.
