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 2025. All sessions are 10:00 – 13:00 and are on the following dates:
- Wednesday 21st May, St Matthias Torquay
- Thursday 10th July, Holy Trinity Barnstaple
- Wednesday 1st October, Christchurch Plymouth
- Wednesday 12th November, Mint Methodist Exeter
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.
There are regular DBS parish evidence checker seminars available, hosted by our Disclosure and Barring Service outreach worker. Click here to book onto a seminar.
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.
