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Safeguarding Training

We are working towards creating a church that is safer for everyone. Active engagement with safeguarding training supports all those who have a role within the Church to effectively recognise and respond to possible abuse and implement best safeguarding practices.

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. Training is mandatory and should be renewed every three years.

e-Learning courses 

These online courses are available through the Church of England National Safeguarding Training Portal. The courses available are: 

  • Basic Awareness (60 - 90 mins)

Designed for all Church Officers and everyone within church communities who needs to have a basic awareness of safeguarding issues. 

  • Foundation (C1) (60 - 90 mins) 

This is designed for anyone in a role that involves work with children, young people, or vulnerable adults Plus churchwardens, vergers, PCC members, and anyone going on to complete any other safeguarding learning pathway.

  • Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse  (90 - 120 mins) 

A specialist course exploring the nature and dynamics of domestic abuse, with a focus on church settings. The required attendees for this course are:

  • anyone holding the Bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (clergy, PtO, Readers, LLMs)
  • parish safeguarding officers
  • PCC members / lay chapter members.

It is also recommended that anyone holding a pastoral role within the church attends this course.

  • Safer Recruitment and People Management (90 - 120 mins) 

This course is to equip participants with an understanding of safer recruitment, and the skills and practices necessary to promote positive safeguarding behaviour and detect safeguarding risks once a person is in their role. The required attendees for this training course are line managers and anyone involved in the recruitment of church officers (employees, elected members, and volunteers).  Plus those with responsibility for administering DBS and safeguarding officers in all church bodies.

  • Modern Slavery Training  (60 - 90 mins) 

This course, from the Clewer Initiative, aims to provide a general understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking, including how you can recognise and respond to concerns relating to it.

To access the training click here Safeguarding Training Portal.

In-person courses 

The courses above are available on the national safeguarding training portal however, we understand that online courses are not suitable for everyone. For anyone who feels, for any reason that they may have difficulty in completing the course online,  we are also offering face-to-face training at St John's House, 155 to 163 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND. The content is the same as the training on the online training portal, so please choose either the online or in-person format. Each of the modules below is delivered over one session so simply choose the date that works best for you.

To book your place, email Amanda at safeguardingtraining@manchester.anglican.org

  • Basic Awareness 

Thursday 15th February 2024 - 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm

Thursday 25th April 2024 - 10 am to 1 pm

  • Foundation 

Wednesday 6th March 2024 - 1 pm to 3 pm 

Tuesday 4th June 2024 - 10 am to 12 pm 

  • Raising Awareness of domestic abuse

If you feel that you might struggle to go through this training alone, these in-person sessions are available. Additional support is on hand both during and after the training session. 

Thursday 11th April 2024 - 1 pm to 4 pm 

Tuesday 21st May 2024 - 1 pm to 4 pm 

Monday 17th June 2024 - 1 pm to 4 pm 

Thursday 18th July 2024 - 10 am to 1 pm 

Safeguarding leadership training 

This course is designed for those people who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the Church. This will always include:

• All clergy holding the Bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (including PtO where exemption has not been given) including Honorary/Assistant Bishops and Chaplains.

• All Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers holding the Bishop’s licence, together with all others who hold the Bishop’s commission, authorisation, or permission to carry out similar ministerial functions (including PtO where exemption has not been given).

• Non-executive members of Chapter (unless their role in the diocese requires a higher level).

• Safeguarding officers / leads.

Please complete the online Basic Awareness and Foundation modules before attending this course. This training is made up of two sessions and is available both in person and via Zoom. To book your place, email Amanda at safeguardingtraining@manchester.anglican.org

Zoom training 

Session 1       Monday 22nd April 2024 - 1 pm to 2.30 pm – fully booked

Session 2       Monday 29th April 2024  - 1 pm to 2.30 pm – fully booked

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Session 1       Tuesday 9th July 2024 - 10 am to 11.30am

Session 2       Tuesday 16th July 2024 - 10 am to 11.30am

In-person at St John's House

Session 1       Tuesday 12th March 2024 - 10.30 am to 12 pm     

Session 2       Tuesday 19th March 2024 - 10.30 am to 12 pm     

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Session 1       Saturday 8th June 2024  - 10.30 am to 12 pm 

Session 2       Saturday 29th June 2024 - 10.30 am to 12 pm 

Parish Safeguarding Officer induction

Please complete the online Basic Awareness and Foundation modules before attending this course. This training is made up of one session and takes place at St John's House. To book your place, simply email Amanda at safeguardingtraining@manchester.anglican.org

Saturday 24th February 2024 - 10 am to 1 pm   

Saturday 6th April 2024 - 10 am to 1 pm 

Saturday 13th July 2024 - 10 am to 1 pm 

Permission to officiate (PTO) pathway 

Those with permission to officiate (PTO) but do not play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church body, such as clergy with PTO and Readers Emeritus, must participate in the bespoke PTO Safeguarding Learning Pathway. 

Please complete the online Basic Awareness and Foundation modules before attending this course. This training is made up of one session. To book your place, simply email Amanda at safeguardingtraining@manchester.anglican.org

Zoom training 

Wednesday 13th March 2024 - 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm 

Monday 22nd July 2024 - 1 pm to 3 pm   

Face to face

Tuesday 27th February 2024 - 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm     

Tuesday 16th April 2024  - 10 am to 12 pm   

Thursday 13th June  2024  - 10 am to 12 pm 

Contact us

If you have any queries or concerns please contact safeguardingtraining@manchester.anglican.org.

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