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There are three types of check:
Basic – this checks for unspent criminal conviction information only and incurs a charge to the Parish
Enhanced – this checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings plus any additional information held by the police that's reasonably considered relevant to the role being applied for
Enhanced with barring list checks – this is like the enhanced check, but includes a check of the DBS barred child and/or adult lists.
The House of Bishops has decided that criminal record checks must be renewed every three years.
The following flowchart will help you deciode on which DBS check is required: Regulated Activity Decision Making Guidance Flowchart
Should there ever be a delay in obtaining the criminal record check, the person is not approved by the Church to act and must stand down pending completion of the process.
These three documents are applicable for all Licensed Lay Readers / Lay Ministers as well as Clergy.
Clergy Confidential Declaration Form this must be completed and signed with either a physical/wet ink or image of your signature.
Privacy Notice (PDF). Please read and retain a copy of this document for your reference.
ID Verification and Justification Form. For those already within the Diocese of Derby, the official signatory will need to see three forms of ID. (parish safeguarding officer, churchwardens, a member of clergy, area dean or deanery administrator can be official signatory),
- one should bear a recent photograph,
- one must confirm your date of birth, and
- one must confirm your current address
For those yet to move to the diocese please have this countersigned by a senior member of clergy from your current diocese. Notes and an example ID form can be downloaded with a list of acceptable ID documents.
Once completed email both forms together to dbs@derby.anglican.org or post the original documents to DBS Administrator, Derby Church House, 1 Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR.
(Do not include identity documents or copies to us)
On receipt of your completed forms,
- You will be emailed a unique user ID number and a link to create your online application using that user ID number.
- Use the link and user ID to access the application form and complete the step-by-step application instructions. (We are often asked why the paper/electronic forms are needed - we use these to verify the online application you make.)
- On completion of the DBS process your certificate will be posted directly to you, this may take several months and is out of our control. Keep your certificate in a safe place as it is a legal document, you may be asked for it to show you are entitled to work with children or vulnerable adults.
- The DST will receive a notification of your DBS certificate and will inform the Bishop's Office and / or Warden of Readers Office and as appropriate the parish safeguarding officer of your parish and the appropriate departments within the diocese.
If there are any concerns shown on your certificate, a member of the DST will contact you to discuss what should happen next.
If you need a DBS for your role please speak with your Parish Safeguarding Officer or group Leader. They will provide you with a copy of the
- Laity Confidential Declaration Form, and Privacy Notice.
- ID verification form.
Complete the Confidential Declaration Form (CDF), either online or a paper copy, ensuring the signature is a physical/wet ink or image of your signature.
Forward the CDF to the contact named on the bottom of the form who will complete an Identity Check with you. At this point they will need to see three forms of identity: one should bear a recent photograph, one must confirm your date of birth, and at least one must confirm your current address. Notes and an example ID form can be downloaded and also a list of acceptable ID documents.
You will be provided with a unique user ID number and a link to create your online application using that user ID number (this may be immediately by your local contact, or may be emailed to you at a later date either by the local contact or from dbs@derby.anglican.org at the Diocesan Safeguarding Team).
Use the link and user ID to access the application form and complete the step-by-step application instructions. (We are often asked why the paper/electronic forms are needed - we use these to verify the online application you make.)
Once processed by the DBS service, your certificate will be posted directly to you. Keep your certificate in a safe place as it is a legal document, and you may be asked for it to show you are entitled to work with children or vulnerable adults.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team will receive a notification of your DBS certificate and will inform your parish safeguarding officer and/or if appropriate departments within the diocese.
If there are any concerns shown on your certificate, a member of the DST will contact you to discuss what should happen next.
DBS updating service.
Once your application has been processed and you receive you DBS certificate you be able to apply for the DBS Updating Service. This means that you will no longer need to apply for renewals if your role remains the same or new role requires the same level of check. You will need to join the Updating Service within 30 days of the issue of your certificate. This service is free for volunteers. Please email dbs@derby.anglican.org and your parish safeguarding officer if you do subscribe so we can update our records that your DBS is subscribed. If you do not inform us, we are not notified otherwise and for volunteers it costs nothing.
For those who already have a DBS in place through the Diocese of Derby, or from elsewhere which was registered on the update service when first issued and has remained registered, then it may be possible to use it if it is has the required workforces and regulatory barring checks.
Note, all Clergy will be asked to make a full new DBS application even though they may have a certificate subscribed to the update service.
Note anyone who works from home will have to make a new application, even though they may have a certificate subscribed to the update service.
To use a certificate subscribed to the update service for roles in the Diocese of Derby:
1. The Parish Safeguarding Officer must have a recent, completed Confidential Declaration Form.
- If any answers are yes / positive then a copy of this must be sent to dbs@derby.anglican.org with the completed DBS Update Service Check Form, and will be reviewed by the Diocesan safeguarding team.
- If all answers are No, it should be retained by the Parish as part of standard policy.
2. Complete the top half of the DBS Update Service Check Form as you would for a standard DBS application and if the person is new to the Parish, also satisfy yourself that they are who they say they are by asking for identity documents other than the DBS Certificate, as you would usually when going through the recruitment steps checking:
- Full Name
- Date Of Birth
- Role in Parish required now
- If they will work from home now (often this will require a full new application)
- Which Regulatory Barring Checks may be required
- The Parish and Church the applicant will be working for
- If this is for a Voluntary or Paid role
3. For the lower half of the form - From the certificate being checked on the update service – you must see the original certificate and then complete the following:
- The disclosure (certificate) number which is subscribed to the update service (not the update service registration number) – this must include any leading zeros.
- Date of Issue
- Surname, Forenames and Date of Birth as they appear on the certificate if different from those already noted
- Position applied for
- The words in each of the 5 boxes e.g. e.g. Non Record, Not Requested, Certificate Contains no Information etc.
4. Send all the information obtained from 2, and 3 as documented on the form to us at dbs@derby.anglican.org. Do not send copies of the DBS certificate.
5. We will make the update service check and will then send you a notification of a successful DBS check, or advise that a new DBS application is required.
For any questions please contact dbs@derby.anglican.org
New role templates have been added to the Resources for Parish Safeguarding Officers page. They must be tailored to each churches particular situation.
The Autumn Newsletter is available for download here.
Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Board have recently published their "Keeping Adults Safe" leaflet in Ukrainian.
A copy of the leaflet is available here if you would like to download it to share.
The English version of the leaflet, and more information on the services the Board provides can be found on their website.
Our Safeguarding strategy for 2022 - 2025 has been published. It sets out our aims as a team until 2025.
Please feel free to share it with your parish if you wish to do so.
It can be downloaded here [PDF].
The latest Safeguarding Newsletter has just been sent to all Parish Safeguarding Officers. If you do not receive a copy and would like to read more about the work happening in Safeguarding in the diocese and a little more about one of the safeguarding team you can download the newsletter here.
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales, or the Catholic Church of England and Wales. This could be abuse by someone who holds any role in the church or is linked to participating in a church-led activity or group.
If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support.
You do not have need to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church.
Your information will not be shared without your consent, unless you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Safe Spaces can provide a range of help, including advocating with authorities and other agencies, giving emotional support, providing information (including information on church and police procedures), understanding your needs and working together on individual support plans.
Tel: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times)
Email: safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk
LiveChat - via the Safe Spaces website
The Derbyshire Carers Association has put together a list of useful helplines for Carers and others should they need help and support over the festive period, which can be downloaded here. The details are also available on the Derbyshire Carers Association website
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.
There are no courses planned at present.
Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses.
Safeguarding training courses
Select a course to view and book
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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 adds 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. There are no courses planned at present. Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses. Safeguarding training courses Select a course to view and bookSee More-
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 adds 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. There are no courses planned at present. Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses. Safeguarding training courses Select a course to view and bookSee More-
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 adds 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. There are no courses planned at present. Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses. Safeguarding training courses Select a course to view and book [module-556] See More -
Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.… 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. We will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This lasts for 60 minutes on Zoom. 2024 Dates MS/02 Tuesday 5th November 7.30-8.30pm - Zoom - COURSE CANCELLED More Safeguarding courses [module-556] See More
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Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.… 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. We will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This lasts for 60 minutes on Zoom. 2024 Dates MS/02 Tuesday 5th November 7.30-8.30pm - Zoom - COURSE CANCELLED More Safeguarding courses [module-556] See More
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Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.… 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. We will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This lasts for 60 minutes on Zoom. 2024 Dates MS/02 Tuesday 5th November 7.30-8.30pm - Zoom - COURSE CANCELLED More Safeguarding courses [module-556] See More
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The Diocese of Derby has subscribed to the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard online tool to make it easier for our churches to manage their safeguarding requirements.
It is free for parishes to register, update and receive action plans on demand.
The Parish Safeguarding Dashboard also enables the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and senior clergy to make sure that each parish is up to date with its safeguarding administration and offer support to those that may be struggling.
This online tool has been designed to display a clear and simple dashboard on a computer, mobile phone or tablet.
The dashboard overview page allows the safeguarding rep, parish clergy, churchwardens and other invited users to see the current status of compliance at a glance.
A green light would mean all is well, amber would mean that action is needed and red would mean urgent action is required.
Take a tour of the Safeguarding Dashboard website for more information.
All parishes should have been sent an ‘invitation’ to sign-up to the Parish Dashboard, however, if any parishes have yet to register, they can do so by emailing Sue Griffin sue.griffin@derby.anglican.org in the safeguarding team.
The advantages for parishes are illustrated in this short video
If you need any support or advice in relation to your dashboard, please contact Sue Griffin as above.
The 15th - 21st November 2021 is National Safeguarding Adults Week which is led by the ann craft trust who work to act against abuse.
In Derbyshire the Derbyshire Adults Safeguarding Board is supporting the week with the provision of a number of free webinars and events. They write in thier latest newsletter (which may be downloaded in full here)
"The week is an opportunity for us all to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues, facilitate conversations and share examples of best practice.
The theme of this year’s National Safeguarding Adults Week is ‘Creating Safer Cultures’. Promoting safer cultures is all about how organisations and individuals can take steps to minimise harm occurring in the first instance, whilst simultaneously ensuring correct policies and procedures are in place so that safeguarding concerns that are raised, are recognised and responded to effectively.
We are already planning our activities for the week, which include the launch of a new awareness-raising campaign, a special edition newsletter, social media posts, as well as some exciting webinar sessions on a variety of safeguarding topics. Please check our events page for the latest information.
We will be hosting the following FREE webinar sessions during National Safeguarding Adults Week, which are all aimed at front-line practitioners and managers across all our partner agencies working with adults who have care and support needs.
- Fire prevention and safeguarding (15 November 2021)
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and safeguarding adults (15 November 2021)
- Professional curiosity and the challenges of disguised compliance (16 November 2021)
- Modern slavery awareness (16 November 2021)
- Cyber awareness, fraud and scams (17 November 2021)
- Cuckooing and county lines (18 November 2021)
- Trauma-informed practice: safeguarding adults (19 November 2021)"
#safeguardingAdultsWeek
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 have difficulties logging on or sharing an e-mail address with someone else who also uses the portal please contact the administrators by e-mail following the link on their Portal. This is managed nationally and we are unable to help.
Alternatively we offer this as a Zoom course, which gives more opportunity to share good practice, discuss your specific context and challenges, and ask questions. The following dates are now available for booking:
Cohort SR/03 Wednesday 9 October - 7-8.30pm - Zoom - Book Here
Cohort SR/04 Wednesday 20th November - 7-8.30pm - Zoom - CANCELLED
If you are unsure if you need to complete this training, please contact Amanda Sandland at amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org for clarification.
Safeguarding training courses
Select a course to view and book
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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 adds 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. There are no courses planned at present. Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses. Safeguarding training courses Select a course to view and book [module-556] See More -
Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.… 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. We will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This lasts for 60 minutes on Zoom. 2024 Dates MS/02 Tuesday 5th November 7.30-8.30pm - Zoom - COURSE CANCELLED More Safeguarding courses [module-556] See More
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This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.
PLEASE NOTE: E-LEARNING DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE WITHIN THE DIOCESE, AND DOES NOT FULFIL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIOCESE OF DERBY
November
Cohort BD1 Wednesday 20 November - 12-1.30pm - Christ Church, Vicarage Street, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QL - BOOKINGS CLOSED
Cohort BE1 CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS
Cohort BE2 Thursday 21 November - 7-8.30pm - Trinity Church Buxton, Hardwick Mount, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PR - BOOKINGS CLOSED
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE SESSION IS NOW ON ZOOM
Cohort BF1 Saturday 23 November - 9.30-11am - Zoom - FULLY BOOKED
December
Cohort BG1 Monday 2 December - 1-2.30pm - Zoom - FULLY BOOKED
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.
Safeguarding training courses
Select a course to view and book
-
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 adds 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. There are no courses planned at present. Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses. Safeguarding training courses Select a course to view and book [module-556] See More -
Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.… 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. We will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This lasts for 60 minutes on Zoom. 2024 Dates MS/02 Tuesday 5th November 7.30-8.30pm - Zoom - COURSE CANCELLED More Safeguarding courses [module-556] See More
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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 adds to culture change in the church. The evaluation task includes preparing an action plan, so you may find it helpful to do this course at the same time as other leaders from your church if that is possible.
The Leadership module is a mixture of reading and preparation work, two ‘Zoom’ or in person sessions of 90 minutes each and some Review and Evaluation work.
If you have not previously completed the online Basic and Foundations Courses, this is a requirement to complete these before you complete the Leadership course. To complete the Basic and Foundation online training the link is: https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
To book a place on a Leadership course please choose one of the cohorts below and follow the link adjacent to the course to book a place using Eventbrite.
The booking will automatically book you a place on both sessions for the Cohort you choose.
2024
Cohort L/31 Wednesdays 6th & 13th November - 9.30-11am - Zoom - BOOKING CLOSED
Cohort L/32 Wednesdays 6th & 13th November - 1-2.30pm - Zoom - BOOKINGS CLOSED
Cohort L/33 Thursdays 7th & 14th November - 7-8.30pm - Zoom - BOOKINGS CLOSED
Cohort L/34 Tuesday 19th November - 10.30-12noon & 1-2.30pm - Church House - BOOKING CLOSED
Cohort L/35 Tuesdays 19th & 26th November - 7-8.30pm - Zoom - BOOKINGS CLOSED
Cohort L/36 Tuesdays 3rd & 10th December - 7-8.30pm - Zoom - FULLY BOOKED
2025 Dates will be available shortly.
If you are unable to book a place or wish to attend a course which says 'Bookings Closed' please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org for more information.
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 adds 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. There are no courses planned at present. Please email amanda.sandland@derby.anglican.org to be placed on a waiting list to be contacted about future courses. Safeguarding training courses Select a course to view and book [module-556] See More -
Raising Awareness of and Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training +
This course is required for all PCC members, churchwardens, clergy, readers, and many other church officers. It is delivered in one 90-minute session 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 now many dates available for both Zoom sessions and in-person sessions throughout the diocese.… 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. We will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern. This lasts for 60 minutes on Zoom. 2024 Dates MS/02 Tuesday 5th November 7.30-8.30pm - Zoom - COURSE CANCELLED More Safeguarding courses [module-556] See More
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