Everyone who works for and/or volunteers for churches, parishes and worshipping communities within the Diocese of Derby needs some level of training. 

We are committed to making our training accessible to all. Please let us know via safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org if you require any adjustments.

Information regarding the Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction / Refresher training can be found here; Resources for Parish Safeguarding Officers.

If you feel you may be affected by the contents of any safeguarding training 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 Officer for a confidential discussion.

Listed below are the training courses available with information on next available dates and booking information.

Basic Awareness Training

The Basic Awareness course is for everyone within Church communities who needs to have a basic awareness of safeguarding issues.

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

In Parish

Parishes are able to deliver this in small groups using the online e-learning course. For advice on how this can be done please contact safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org

In Person

There are a limited number of Basic Awareness courses offered in person for those unable to access online sessions.  We currently have the following sessions available for booking:

Cohort B&F/03 - Tuesday 7th July - 09:30-12:00 - Emmanuel Church, 31 Church Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LF - Book Here - Only 2 spaces remaining!

Cohort B&F/04 - Wednesday 23rd September - 09:30-12:00 - St Matthew's, Hayfield, SK22 2JE - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Cohort B&F/05 - Wednesday 14th October - 13:15-15:45 - Church House, Derby, DE1 3DR - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Cohort B&F/06 - Tuesday 10th November - 13:30-16:00 - Bradbourne Church Hall, Bradbourne, DE6 1PB - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Foundation Training

The Foundation course 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.

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

In Parish

Parishes are able to deliver this in small groups using the online e-learning course. For advice on how this can be done please contact safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org

In Person

There are a limited number of Foundation sessions offered in person for those unable to access online sessions. We currently have the following sessions available for booking:

Cohort B&F/03 - Tuesday 7th July - 09:30-12:00 - Emmanuel Church, 31 Church Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LF - Book Here - Only 2 spaces remaining!

Cohort B&F/04 - Wednesday 23rd September - 09:30-12:00 - St Matthew's, Hayfield, SK22 2JE - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Cohort B&F/05 - Wednesday 14th October - 13:15-15:45 - Church House, Derby, DE1 3DR - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Cohort B&F/06 - Tuesday 10th November - 13:30-16:00 - Bradbourne Church Hall, Bradbourne, DE6 1PB - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Training

The Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse course is a specialist course exploring the nature and dynamics of domestic abuse, with a focus on church settings.

Some people can find the content of this course upsetting, and can lead to some people feeling retraumatised.There is support and information for those impacted by domestic abuse available here.

 If you feel you may be affected by the contents of this course and would like to discuss an exemption, 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 Officer for a confidential discussion.

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes around 120 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

Online via Zoom

This course will have pastoral support available for delegates. 

Cohort 26/J1 - Tuesday 16th June - 19:00-21:00 -  Book Here

Cohort 26/L1 - Wednesday 29th July - 19:00-21:00 - Book Here

Cohort DA1 - Wednesday 5 August - 13:00-15:00 - Safeguarding Training Booking Form                                

Cohort DA3 - Thursday 17 September - 19:00-21:00 - Safeguarding Training Booking Form                  

Cohort DA5 - Monday 19 October - 09:30-11:30 - Safeguarding Training Booking Form                             

Cohort DA6 - Saturday 7 November - 11:00-13:00 - Safeguarding Training Booking Form                   

Cohort DA7 - Thursday 3 December - 19:00-21:00 - Safeguarding Training Booking Form         

In Person

This course will have pastoral support available for delegates.

Cohort 26/J2 - Tuesday 7th July - 12:30-14:30 - Emmanuel Church, 31 Church Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LF - Book Here

Cohort 26/K1 - Thursday 9th July - 14:00-16:00 - Tansley Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Tansley, Matlock. DE4 5FE - FULLY BOOKED

Cohort DA2 - Wednesday 16 September - 13:30-15:30 - Church House, Derby, DE1 3DR - Safeguarding Training Booking Form  

Cohort DA4 - Wednesday 23 September - 13:00-15:00 - St Matthew’s, Mayfield, SK22 2JE - Safeguarding Training Booking Form

Safer Recruitment and People Management Training

This course is for anyone involved in the recruitment, selection and management of staff or volunteer within church communities. 

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.