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The Panel provides training free of charge to those who work directly or are responsible for activities with children, young people or vulnerable adults in our churches from the Union of Welsh Independents, Baptist Union of Wales and Presbyterian Church of Wales. Read more about our training HERE
FEEDBACK: Click here to read some comments from people who have attended our training sessions. If you've attended a training session and would like to let us know what you think please click here
TRAINING STANDARDS: Our training seeks to comply with the National Safeguarding Training Standards for Wales more info here. We highly recommend that all vulnerable groups workers and volunteers complete this online Group A e-learning course
The Panel offers the following safeguarding training: scroll down for details and to book a place
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1. LEVEL 1 FOR VOLUNTEERS 2024 (2 hours)
We have a small team of volunteer trainers across Wales who can deliver basic level 1 safeguarding training to volunteers in local churches. This may be face to face or virtually. They have received training and resources to ensure that the training is consistent. Please contact the office with your requests for training as usual.
SOME ESSIONS ARE NOTED BELOW BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORGANISE A SESSION FOR YOUR CHURCH PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE. This could be face to face or zoom depending on numbers or availability of a local trainer.
30/10/2024 Level 1 English Language zoom session 18.30-20.45 book here
16/12/2024 Level 1 Welsh Language zoom session 13.00-15.00 book here
1/2/2025 - Saturday Morning Level 1 English Language zoom session 10.00-12.30 book here
2. LEVEL 2 FOR MINISTERS 2024
(6 hours - full day sessions or split over two consecutive mornings). Most of our level 2 sessions are delivered over zoom by our safeguarding and training officer. This is mandatory training for all ministers from the three denominations and should be repeated at least every 4 years.
Wed 4 Dec and Thurs 5th Dec 2024, Level 2 Welsh Language zoom session 9:15AM - 12:30 Course split over 2 mornings ( you will need to attend both sessions) book here
Thursday 9th January 2025 Level 2 English Language zoom session 9.15-3.30 book now
Tuesday 4th February 2025 Level 2 Welsh Language zoom session 9.15-3.30 book now
Tuesday 13th May and Wed 14th May 2025 Level 2 Welsh Language zoom session 9.15-12.30 x2 Course split over 2 mornings ( you will need to attend both sessions) book now
3. SESSIONS FOR LOCAL SAFEGUARDING COORDINATORS
This 2.5 hour session was introduced in 2024 and focuses on the role of a safeguarding coordinator and the practical elements a local church should put in place to ensure that they are effectively safeguarding vulnerable groups. It will include policy, safer recruitment and DBS and record keeping. There will not be a focus on the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. This is covered in more detail in the level 1 and 2 training sessions.
1/10/24 Tuesday evening 6.30-9.00 pm (English Language ZOOM) book here
18/12/24 Thursday morning 9.30 -12.00 (Welsh Language ZOOM) book here
21/1/25 Tuesday evening 6.30-9.00 pm (English Language ZOOM) book here
Further sessions to be added - please get in touch
4. DBS VERIFIER SESSIONS
This course will enable a local church officer to check and verify DBS applications locally and make sure we are compliant with the DBS code of conduct
22/10/24 Tuesday afternoon 1pm -1.45 (English Language ZOOM)book here
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING FOR TRUSTEES We do not offer specific training for charity trustees although the content in the above sessions will be relevant to them. The Panel Safeguarding officer recommends the following safeguarding training for charity trustees. thirtyone eight offer a 2 hour taught online session - currently £57 and NSPCC offer an elearning course that can be followed at a time convenient to the trustee - currently £25
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