Introduction

The Diocese of Carlisle has prepared a Parish Safeguarding Training Matrix to assist you with identifying the safeguarding courses required for your role.

Parish Safeguarding Training Matrix

The expectation is that the Basic and Foundation modules will be completed online via the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal.

However, we understand that people may not always be able to access training online and therefore we have now trained volunteers within the diocese to deliver this training face to face. If you need the Basic and Foundation delivering at a local level, please contact our Safeguarding Administration inbox to request assistance and we will be able to put you in touch with one of our registered trainers: safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk.

NEW FOR 2024:In response to many requests, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is able to provide the following Basic and Foundation combined face to face courses. We have limited spaces so please book early:

The available dates and links to book are as follows:

This level of training is always delivered by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. We provide a combination of both virtual and face-to-face delivery.

Training consists of two x 90-minute sessions which are usually delivered a week apart (*unless specified below as we do offer some one-day courses). To complete this training successfully, it is imperative that you attend both sessions, complete the pre programme work (which involves answering 6 questions but should take no more than an hour to complete) and complete the post training reflective account. This information will all be sent to you in a separate email following booking. Please contact our training advice inbox if you have any questions about this before booking: safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk. We are happy to help you. 

Leadership Training is required by all people who play a lead role in shaping the culture of their parish. This includes, but is not limited to:

• All clergy holding the Bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (including PtO where the PtO specific pathway is not available – please contact the DSA if you require clarification) including Honorary/Assistant Bishops and Chaplains.
• All Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers holding the Bishop’s licence (under Canons E6 & E8), together with all others who hold the Bishop’s commission, authorisation, or permission to carry out similar ministerial functions (including PtO where exemption has not been given).
• Parish Safeguarding Officers / Leads in all Church bodies.
• Ordinands need to have completed the Leadership Pathway before their diaconal ordination and lay ministers in training before they are licensed.
• Non-executive members of Chapter (unless their role in the diocese requires a higher level).
• Teaching staff at Theological Education Institutions who are delivering the Leadership Pathway.
• It should also, according to the local context, include such other people who significantly influence the culture of that Church body. These may include, for example, lay ministry staff employed by a PCC or Bishops’ Mission Order, locally appointed leaders of new worshipping communities, focal ministers, and Churchwardens.*

* Whilst in many contexts the level of influence of Churchwardens may well not reach the threshold, we actively encourage Churchwardens to complete this training. This is ‘required’ when in vacancy.Please contact the DSA to discuss if you are unsure.

The available dates and links to book are as follows:

If you have any questions/concerns about the contents or method of delivery of this course, or if there are any ways that we can assist you with your learning, either prior to or during the session, please make contact your Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Jo Van Lachterop at: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk. We will do our best to facilitate your requirements. Please do this as soon as you have booked onto the course.

This course is a slightly condensed version of the Leadership pathway. It is specially tailored to those who minister less frequently and is required to be completed by anyone holding or applying for a PtO licence. It is not available for any other church officer.

Please note: you only need to book a place if you have not completed either this OR the Leadership pathway within the past three years. If you are unsure, please check your local records – usually held by your Parish Safeguarding Officer, or you can email Liz Howson liz.howson@carlislediocese.org.uk or Safeguarding Administration safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk and we will assist you in checking.

It is very important that if your current certification ends in 2025, you must rebook onto a new course. You do not have to wait until the three years has expired and can attend up to three months before expiry if you prefer to attend one of the face to face courses available. If you need any assistance in booking, please do not hesitate to contact safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you. 

Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Induction Course

If you would like to attend but this date is not convenient, please contact: safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk so we can advise you of any additional dates. 

Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse is available to complete online.The recommended time allowance is 1.5 - 2hrs. Click here to access the course.

The aim of this course is enable participants to engage thoughtfully and proactively with the issue of domestic abuse and those affected.

The outcomes of the course are to enable the learner to:

• Identify the typologies of domestic abuse and survivor groups.
• Explore myths, barriers, stereotypes and impacts of domestic abuse particularly in a faith context.
• Reflect on how your own beliefs and values and the stories and narratives that they bring impact on your responses to survivors and perpetrators.
• Evaluate the needs of domestic abuse survivors to support them effectively, including referral pathways and the roles of supporting agencies.
• Identify safeguarding actions to protect victims or those at risk whilst also understanding the limitations and boundaries of your role.

The required attendees for the RADA course are:

• Anyone holding the Bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (clergy, PtO, Readers, LLMs)
• Bishops Visitors / Pastoral Visitors
• Parish Safeguarding Officers
• Ordinands during IME 1.
• PCC Members / Lay Chapter Members.
• Staff at Theological Education Institutions with student facing roles.
• Members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.

It is also recommended that Persons holding any other pastoral role within the Church complete the course.

Face-to-Face Training

In response to requests, we are able to offer a few face-to-face sessions.

This course is delivered is by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and takes 2.5 hours to complete.

The available dates and links to book are as follows:

‘Train The Trainer’ Training

Forthcoming Course:

Modern Slavery Safeguarding Training

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