This course is required for all churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is recommended but not required for PCC members.
It is delivered through one session of one hour and 30 minutes. This must be completed either on Zoom or in-person.
It highlights this area of abuse which is a major issue in many of our communities and looks at the indicators of abuse in the home context and how we respond.
There are dates available for both Zoom and in-person sessions throughout the diocese. Please check back as dates will be updated regularly.
PLEASE NOTE: E-LEARNING DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND DOES NOT FULFIL THE NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING TEAMS' TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
The self-guided option on the eLearning Portal is for exceptional circumstances and MUST be approved by the Diocese before you start the training. Please contact Nick Harding (nick.harding@derby.anglican.org) to discuss.
April 2024
Cohort AO1 - Tuesday 22nd April - 9.30-11am - Zoom - Book Here
Cohort AP1 - Tuesday 22nd April - 1-2.30pm - Zoom - Book Here
Cohort AQ1 - Thursday 24th April - 12-1.30pm - All Saints Church, Ashover - Book Here
Cohort AR1 - Wednesday 7th May - 9.30-11am - Zoom - Book Here
Cohort AS1 - Tuesday 13th May - 1-2.30pm - Zoom - Book Here
Cohort AT1 - Wednesday 14th May - 7-8.30pm - Zoom - Book Here
If courses are listed as closed or you are not able to join any of the courses above please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org.
If you feel you may be affected by the contents of any safeguarding training and would like to discuss an exemption for a specific training course please contact Sue Griffin sue.griffin@derby.anglican.org our Victim and Survivor Lead, or Lisa Marriott lisa.marriott@derby.anglican.org our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor for a confidential discussion.
Safeguarding training courses
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Basic Safeguarding Awareness +
The Basic course (formerly C0) is for everyone who has contact with the public, whether face-to-face or on the phone. It can be completed by any member of the congregation, to support awareness raising and a culture of support and vigilance in the Church. This is a pre-requisite module for completing any other core training module. This is self-directed learning available online via the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes… See More -
Safeguarding Foundation Training +
Foundations Training (formerly C1) is for those who hold responsibility for the safeguarding of others within church settings and activities. It can be completed by any member of the congregation, to support awareness raising and a culture of support and vigilance in the Church. This is a pre-requisite for completing Leadership training for clergy, readers, churchwardens, and others in leadership roles. This is self-directed learning available online via the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal. It generally… See More -
Safeguarding Leadership Training +
The Leadership Course is a requirement for all those who have any leadership responsibility in the church. All those with Bishop’s licence (Clergy, readers and Lay Ministers), Churchwardens, and many others who hold positions of leadership in work with children, young people or adults who may be at risk or are vulnerable must complete this course. Others in the church are also welcome to attend, as training promotes to culture change in the church. The evaluation… See More -
PtO (Permission to Officiate) Safeguarding Training +
This course is for readers with PtO, and for clergy with PtO who are not heavily involved in ministry, unless the Bishop’s Office requires certain delegates to do the Safeguarding Leadership course instead. 2025 Dates PTO/1 Tuesday 4th March - 10am-1pm - Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR - Book Here PTO/2 Wednesday 21st May - 1-4pm - Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DE - Book Here Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list… See More -
Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is recommended but not required for PCC members. It is delivered through one session of one hour and 30 minutes. This must be completed either on Zoom or in-person. It highlights this area of abuse which is a major issue in many of our communities and looks at the indicators of abuse in the home context and how we respond. There are… See More -
Safer Recruitment and People Management Training +
This session is for clergy, PSOs, and anyone responsible for appointments and line-management. This course explores the national Safer Recruitment and People Management guidance. It is increasingly clear that safeguarding issues often arise when a safer recruitment process has not been followed, or corners have been cut. This course can be done as a national e-learning course available online via the Church of England Training Portal, which takes about 75 minutes to complete. If you… See More -
Modern Slavery Briefing +
Modern Slavery briefing is an optional session looking at national and local statistics and the issues around modern slavery. This course will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This course should be done as a national e-learning course available online via the Church of England Training Portal, which takes about 60 minutes to complete. If you have difficulties logging… See More
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