Safeguarding training dates: September 2014- April 2015
This will be updated regularly, with new dates as and when parishes offer venues.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Training for children’s leaders, Sunday school teachers, Messy Church leaders, youth leaders, home group leaders, lunch club helpers, clergy, Parish Co-ordinator for Adults, interested PCC members, tower captain, choir leader, organist, church wardens, CPC’s and all others who work with children and young people or vulnerable adults in churches.
This 2¼ hour course is an introduction to Safeguarding required for anyone working with children (0-18) or adults in a church setting. It applies to both voluntary and paid positions. The course looks at basic definitions of abuse and how this might be recognised through a role within the church. It will provide guidance on good practice when working with children and vulnerable adults, and what to do if a safeguarding issue arises. It is essential to attend this training every three years to keep up to date. An attendance certificate is available on request.
2014 (Most of these will probably be in a nearby hall)
Thursday 24th September at 7.15pm at All Saints, Tamworth Road, Sawley. NG10 3FB
Monday 29th September at 7.15pm at All Saints, Church Street, Ripley, DE5 3BU
Tuesday 21st October at 7.15pm at St Michael with St Mary, Church Square, Melbourne, DE73 8JH
Wednesday 5thNovember at2.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
Tuesday 11th November at 7.15pm St Peters, Church Street, Littleover, DE23 6GF
Monday 17th November at 7.15pm ST Alkmunds Church, Duffield, Makeney Road, DE56 4BA
Thursday 20th November at 7.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
Tuesday 25th November at 7.15pm at Christ Church, Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1BA
Tuesday 2nd December at 7.15pm at St Laurence, High Street, Whitwell, S80 4RE
(Whitwell is open to all, but particularly aimed at Bolsover Deanery and its Youth Project)
Monday 8th December at 7.15pm at St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Brampton, S40 3AW
2015
Thursday 15th January at 7.15pm St Marys Church, Hilton with Marston On Dove, Marston Lane, Marston On Dove, DE65 5GB.
Thursday 29th January at 2.15pm at St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Brampton, S40 3AW
Wed 4th or Thur5thFebruaryat 7.15pm AVAILABLE FOR A CHURCH
Mon 23rd February at 7.15pm AVAILABLE FOR A CHURCH
Thursday 26 February at 2.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
Tuesday 3rd March at 7.15pm at St Matthew, Church Street, Hayfield,
Monday 23rd March at 7.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
Parishes, Deaneries or MMA’s are invited to organise their own training for their leaders (Minimum 12, maximum 30) by contacting Alistair Langton, Diocesan Youth Adviser by email on Alistair will provide a trainer, all you have to do is organise a small comfortable room (or church), light refreshments and advertise the course locally.
Other Courses
Topic & Venue / Town / Day and DateNewly appointed CPC or APC and Clergy / Derby / Thursday 16th October
Risk Management and Risk Assessment / Chesterfield / Thursday 4th November
Advanced Child Protection / Derby / Monday 10th November
Validating DBS Checks / Derby / Friday 21st November
Basic Recruitment and Safeguarding / Derby / Monday 24th November
Managing Offenders (invitation only) / Derby / Thursday 11th December
Advanced Vulnerable Adult / Chesterfield / Wednesday 14th January
CEOP - THINKUKNOW online Safety / Derby / Thur 22nd January
Newly appointed CPC or APC and Clergy / Chesterfield / Thur 29th January
Domestic Violence / Chesterfield / Thursday 26th February
Dealing with Conflict Resolution / Derby / Thursday 17th March
Newly Appointed Parish Co-ordinator Training
For newly appointed parish child or vulnerable adult protection co-ordinators and clergy
Thursday 16th October at 7.15pm in Room 3, Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
Thursday 29th January at 7.15pm at St Thomas Centre, Brampton, Chesterfield S40 3AW
This 2 ½ hour course is required for those who are newly appointed as Parish Co-ordinators for children and/or vulnerable adults. It can also act as a refresher to those who have been undertaking the role for some time, but have not received training within three years. The course will cover the key requirements of the role and how the Diocese and parishes can support the person in post.
Advanced Child Protection Course
Monday 10th November at 7.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR
This 2 ½ hour course is required training for all those who lead volunteers working with children (0-18). It is also available for those who have completed the Basic Safeguarding Course but wish to explore the subject in greater depth. The course covers the relevant legislation and Diocesan procedures that will impact on church activities and will go through, in detail, how referrals are made to statutory agencies.
Advanced Vulnerable Adult Training
Wednesday 14thJanuary at 7.15pm at St Thomas Centre, Brampton, Chesterfield S40 3AW
This 2 ¼ hour course is required training for all those who lead volunteers working with adults. It is also available for those who have completed the Basic Safeguarding Course but wish to explore the subject in greater depth. The course covers the relevant legislation and Diocesan procedures that will impact on church activities and will go through, in detail, how referrals are made to statutory agencies.
Specific Issue Training
Risk Management and Risk Assessment in Churches
Tuesday 4th November at St Thomas Centre, Brampton, Chesterfield S40 3AW
This 2 ¼ hour course is open to clergy, youth and Childrens leaders, members of the PCC and Child or Adult Protection Co-ordinators. We will explore the risks associated with working with children in a church setting including on outings and residentials. We will look at how to write, implement and review a Risk Assessment.
Validating DBS Checks
Friday 21st November at 7.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
This 2 ¼ hour course is available for anyone involved in recruiting volunteers or paid workers who require a Disclosure and Barring check. The content of the course will include who needs to complete the DBS form and highlight the most common errors and mistakes that incur a delay in the processing of the form. The course will also cover some background information about how and why checks are completed.
Basic Recruitment and Safeguarding
Monday 24thNovember at 7.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
This 2 ¼ hour course is available for anyone involved in recruiting volunteers or paid workers who require a Disclosure and barring check. The content of the course will include who needs to complete the DBS form and will also cover the Church of England Safer Recruitment policy issued in June 2013.
Managing Offenders
Thursday 11th December at 7.15pm at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
This 2 ¼ hour course is by invitation only and introduces those who will supervise or accompany offenders as they assist them to integrate into parish life.
CEOP - Online Safety Thinkuknow Introduction Course
Thursday 22nd January at 7.15 at Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR
This course:
•Provides an overview of CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
•Introduces new technologies and how young people use them
•Highlights some of the risks associated with these online environments
•Introduces the Diocesan e-safety policy.
It is run by CEOP-trained Ambassadors. On completion you will be given access to the Thinkuknow presentation for 11 to 16s and two further films for this age group. Alternatively, you may be interested in the e-learning programme Keeping Children Safe Online which will also provide you with access to these additional resources.
This course is aimed at professionals who work with children and young people, such as:
• Teachers, clergy, Child or Adult Protection Co-coordinators.
• Youth and Children’s leaders
Domestic Violence
Thursday 26th February at 7.15pmat St Thomas Centre, Brampton, Chesterfield S40 3AW
This 2 hour course is required for all clergy, licensed readers and paid youth and family workers. The course will also be available for anyone working with children and vulnerable adults who wish to learn more about this subject area. Through the use of case studies the course will identify some of the more significant signs of domestic violence and the impact that this can have on adults and children, and how to respond appropriately as a church.
Dealing with Conflict Resolution and Challenge
Tuesday 17th March at Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR
This 2 ¼ hour course is required for clergy and licensed readers, and is available for anyone leading children or adults work on a paid or voluntary basis. The course will include advice on how to respond in conflict situations and how to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a productive, non-oppressive manner. Case studies will include inappropriate behaviour from both colleagues and children or adults in the groups
Evening courses are at 7pm for a 7.15pm start and finish by 9.30pm
Afternoon courses are at 2pm for a 2.15pm start and finish by 4.30pm
Parking is available at Church House, Derby, but may be liable to a small charge of £1 or £2. (We can refund this if need be)
To book onto any of these courses please send your name, church and number of places required to:
Alistair Langton, Safeguarding Training, Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR or email details to You may phone your requirements in by contacting Alistair on 01332 388664