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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 . Our training is based on the policies and practice as found in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups handbook. Training aims to help workers and volunteers to be familiar with current guidelines and know what to do if they have safeguarding concerns or are concerned about an individual or situation. Safeguarding training is essential for all those who work or volunteer with children, youth, vulnerable adults and is necessary to meet the requirements the Charities Commission and usually your insurance policy.
Our training seeks to comply with the National Safeguarding Training Standards for Wales which divides roles into 5 groups A-F . more info here. We recommend that all vulnerable groups workers and volunteers complete the online Group A e-learning course as soon as possible after commencing their role and before they do a level 1 or 2 Interdenominational Safeguarding Panel course. see details here
The Panel offers 3 types of safeguarding training: scroll down for details and to book a place
- LEVEL 1 SESSIONS are suitable for volunteers (2 hours)
- LEVEL 2 SESSIONS are for ministers, leaders and staff (6 hours)
- LOCAL CHURCH SAFEGUARDING COORDINATOR TRAINING SESSIONS - NEW
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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1. LEVEL 1 SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS 2024 2 hours
We have a small team of volunteer trainers from 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. We hope this will increase the amount of training available. Please contact the office with your requests for training as usual.
CURRENT SESSIONS 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
12/11/2024 Level 1 Welsh Language zoom session 13.00-15.00 book here
2. LEVEL 2 SESSIONS 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 Julie Edwards. This is mandatory training for all ministers from the three denominations and should be repeated at least every 4 years. Please book using the links below or contact the office.
To see all available sessions and to book your place click here
Tuesday 24th September 2024 Level 2 English Language zoom session 9.30-3.45 book here
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
2025
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 2025 Level 2 Welsh Language zoom session 9.15-3.30 book now
3. SESSIONS FOR LOCAL SAFEGUARDING COORDINATORS new in 2024
This 2.5 hour session will focus 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 6.30-9.30 pm (English Language ZOOM) book here
Further sessions to be added - please get in touch
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