The panel provides training free of charge to those who work directly or are responsible for activicies 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 .
LEVEL 1 SESSIONS and are suitable for volunteers (2 hours)
LEVEL 2 SESSIONS are for ministers, leaders and staff ( 6 hours)
Our training is based on the policies and practice as found in our handbook. Training aims to equip workers and volunteers and will help them to be familiar with current guidelines and know what to do if they are concerned about a situation or an individual.
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.
Here are some comments from people who have attended our training sessions:
"It was explained thoroughly and was easy to follow" " "Best Safeguarding training I have attended- relevant, clear and not alarming"
"No nonsense not sensationalised approach to serious matters - Worthwhile seminar - such an important topic" Clear, concise and applicable to churches.
"The training was both clear and interesting. It has increased my understanding of abuse and how to deal with it." "Very good , clear and concise outlining of the importance and procedures for Safeguarding within a church setting.""
Thank you for this professional training, it promotes good practice and provokes action for the local church."
LEVEL 1 SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS 2023 (These are 2 hour sessions suitable for volunteers) - more will be added soon
We are moving towards a new model of training delivery, where a small team of volunteers from across Wales will deliver basic safeguarding training to volunteers in local churches. This can be face to face or virtually. We hope this exciting development which will increase the amount of training available. Our volunteer trainers have received training and resources to ensure that the training is consistent and of a high quality. These sessions are available now and the programme will be rolled out in the coming months. In the meantime, please contact the office with your requests for training as usual.
CURREN 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.
For zoom sessions - You will be sent joining details and training materials by email before the session
please note : unfortunately, we may need to cancel an event if less than 10 people have booked,
LEVEL 2 SESSIONS FOR MINISTERS 2023 (full day sessions 9.30-3.30)
ALL LEVEL 2 SESSIONS ARE DELIVERED OVER ZOOM BY OUR SAFEGUARDING AND TRAINIING OFFICER JULIE EDWARDS
please note : unfortunately, we may need to cancel an event if less than 10 people have booked,
This is mandatory training for all ministers from the three denominations and should be repeated at least every 4 years.
Please book using the tocyncymru links shown for each session.
CANCELLED Tuesday 23rd May English 9.30 to 3.30 https://tocyn.cymru/event/172e0d96-50a5-4b9d-aa00-dfe6239b7bf2/s
Monday 3rd July Welsh 9.30-3.30 https://tocyn.cymru/event/5b836cc7-14a2-4806-8a41-6530308af5ce/s
Tuesday 18th July English 9.30 to 3.30 https://tocyn.cymru/event/a56dd413-9d4d-432a-af08-8f15a1e8c30d/s
Wednesday 6th September Welsh 9.30-3.30 https://tocyn.cymru/event/6d0c33db-b438-4df1-ac2b-43421ccee549/s
more sessions will be added in the autumn