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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
Our level 1 course takes between 2 and 2.5 hours and is delivered by our safeguarding officer or a member of our team of volunteer trainers. This may be face to face or virtual( ZOOM) depending on location, numbers and availability of a trainer. Please contact the office with your requests for training.
Unfortunately we have had to cancel some level 1 sessions recently due to no or low numbers of bookings. We are keen to arrange more sessions but want to find times and dates that suit as many as possible. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE VIA PHONE OR
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
01/02/2025 - Saturday morning Level 1 English Language zoom session 10.00-12.30 book here
18/03/2025 - Tuesday afternoon Level 1 English Language zoom session 13.00-15.30 book here
28/4/2025 Monday evening Level 1 English language Zoom session 7.00- 9.15pm book here
1/5/2025 Thursday evening Level 1 English language Zoom session 6.30- 8.45pm book here
3/7/2025 Thursday evening Level 1 Welsh language Zoom session 7 tan 9.15 y.h archebwch eich lle yma
What have others said about this course? :
"Best Safeguarding training I have attended- relevant, clear and not alarming" "It was a really informative session, so well delivered. I am sure it will promote the importance of 'safeguarding' and 'good practice' for all who attended."
2. LEVEL 2 FOR MINISTERS 2024(6 hours)
Our level 2 sessions take approx 6 hours which may be a full day sessions or split over two consecutive mornings. They 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 split over 2 mornings 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 Wednesday 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
Tuesday 8th July and Wednesday 9th July 2025 Level 2 English Language zoom session 9.15-12.30 x2 Course split over 2 mornings ( you will need to attend both sessions) book now
Monday 15 September 2025 & Tuesday 16 September 2025, Welsh language session Level 2 9:15AM - 12:30 (Split course over 2 mornings - You will need to attend both sessions) Book now
Monday 23rd September 2025, English Language Session Level 2 9:15AM - 15:30 (One day course) Book now
What others have said about this course ? "Very practical and pragmatic. Well paced for me." "I appreciate the tone and relational nature of the delivery, made me feel able to reach out if I need."
3. 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.
01/10/24 Tuesday evening 6.30-9.00 pm (English Language ZOOM) book here
18/12/24 Thursday morning 9.30 am -12.00 pm (Welsh Language ZOOM) book here
21/01/25 Tuesday evening 6.30-9.00 pm (English Language ZOOM) book here
19/5/25 Monday evening 6.30-9.15 pm (English language ZOOM) book here
Further sessions to be added - please get in touch
What others have said about our course: "very informative and clear. I was not aware that support was so readily available, this is so envouraging"
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:
We will arrange sessions when required or requested. Please contact Sian if you are interested in becoming a Panel verifier for your local church and she will arrange training for you.
22/10/24 Tuesday afternoon 1pm -1.45 (English Language ZOOM)book here
1/5/25 Thursday morning afternoon 11-11.30 Please contact hte office for details
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
Feedback about our courses: Click here to read comments from people who have attended our training sessions.
safeguarding training evaluation To let us know what you think if you've attended a training session complete the online jotform .