Under the Church of England Learning and Development Framework, safeguarding training must be renewed every three years, in addition you must also have a valid DBS check, which also needs to be renewed every three years.

Currently, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team sends reminders at 6, 4, and 2 months before expiry. From 1 January 2026, this process will change to a single reminder sent 4 months before expiry for both safeguarding training and DBS checks.

This change coincides with the Diocese of Derby becoming the first in the country to implement a Diocesan Safeguarding Hub. The Hub will:

• Automatically send renewal reminders
• Allow you to access your own records and check expiry dates
• Put you in control of keeping your training and DBS up to date

Access to the Hub will be restricted to those who need it, including the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, the Bishop’s Office and Warden of Readers. All information will be managed in line with GDPR regulations.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact us at safeguarding@derby.anglican.org 

Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding.

Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Diocese of Derby