Header Text
Footer Text
The Church of England requires everyone who has a role as a volunteer, worker or office holder to attend safeguarding training every three years. You can read The Church of England's Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework here
For safeguarding training queries, email Chris Huss, or telephone 0121 426 0419.
Complete online at https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
Who is this for? All Clergy, Readers and anyone who undertakes any responsibilities or ‘tasks’ for their church
How often is this renewed? Every three years. However, if you also need to complete one or more of the modules listed below, complete Basic Awareness once only and renew your training by completing either Foundations or Leadership every three years instead of the Basic Awareness module.
If you are uncomfortable or unable to access training online please contact the safeguarding team.
Complete online at https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
Who is this for? All Clergy, Readers, Anyone who works with children, young people, vulnerable adults & families with children; Commissioned Pastoral Team Members; Local Worship Leaders and Local Preachers; PCC members; Church Wardens; Parish Identity Verifiers; Parish Safeguarding Officers; PCC Safeguarding Leads;
How often is this renewed? Every three years. However, if you also need to complete the Leadership module, complete this module once only and renew Leadership every three years instead of the Basic Awareness or Foundations modules.
If you are uncomfortable or unable to access training online please contact the safeguarding team.
Basic and Foundations must be complete before booking.
Book online at https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
Complete either online via Zoom or in person
Who is this for? All Clergy, Readers, Church Wardens for a parish in vacancy; Parish Safeguarding Officers; PCC Safeguarding Leads; Non-executive members of Chapter; and anyone who has significant influence on the culture of the church;
How often is this renewed? Every three years.
Complete online at https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
Who is this for? All Clergy, Readers (including PTO); Parish Safeguarding Officers; Everyone who works with children, young people, vulnerable adults & families with children; Commissioned Pastoral Team Members; PCC Safeguarding Leads
How often is this renewed? Every three years.
Complete online at https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
Who is this for? Parish Identity Verifiers; Parish Safeguarding Officers; anyone who has responsibility for recruiting volunteers or employees
How often is this renewed? Every three years.
Complete in-person either face to face or via Zoom
Please email safeguardingsupport@cofebirmingham.com for information on how to book.
Who is this for? Parish Safeguarding Officers appointed after 1st January 2022;
How often is this renewed? Completed once only.
Two e-learning modules for anyone who wants a basic understanding of the issues of modern slavery and for leaders and helpers of social action projects
Complete the Introduction to Modern Slavery and Safeguarding & Social Action Modules here
An e-learning module from HM Government for anyone who wants to understand more about the Prevent Duty and how to safeguard vulnerable people from becoming radicalised to support terrorism or become a terrorist themselves.
Complete the Introduction to the Prevent Duty and Radicalisation module here
A podcast from the Children's Society to raise aware of County Lines is available here
The Whole School SEND website hosts the Universal SEND Services programme, which offers organisations free online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units. Although many of these units are aimed at schools, units 1-3 (creating a socially, physically and emotionally safe environment for learners with SEND) would be useful to those working with SEND children in any environment. These units are designed to support providers in delivering an inclusive experience for children and young people with SEND.