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 stand-alone course is aimed at any person taking on the role of Parish Safeguarding Officer and / or for existing Parish Safeguarding Officers.

The aim of this course is to equip learners with an understanding of the role of the Parish Safeguarding Officer and induct them into key working practices and relationships. It is delivered over a 3-hour session. There is a short piece of reflective work to complete afterwards. Feedback so far indicates that this course is assisting in empowering PSOs to understand their role and provides a networking opportunity to develop relationships with the DSA and other people in the same role as you.

The available dates and links to book are as follows:

Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (RADA)

Who is RADA safeguarding training for?

This one-day course is being offered to those who would like to have the confidence to deliver the Basic and Foundation level of Safeguarding training at a face-to-face level in their parishes.It will provide an overview of the content and materials available for both courses and will assist in developing participants skills in being able to deliver these levels face to face to those whom require it.Please contact Jo Van Lachterop at: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk to register your interest in attending and seek further information.

This role is one which people can offer to do as much or as little as they like in, and we are looking to build a community of support for these trainers.

For those who are interested in this area of work we are asking:

• Attendance at one of the train the trainer days (details below),
• Spend some time preparing for this course,
• Be prepared to deliver at least one course within 3 months of training,
• Feel confident to deliver training to adults,
• That you have some safeguarding knowledge either from a role in the church or your workplace.

Modern Slavery is a serious crime being committed across the UK in which victims are exploited for someone else’s gain. It can take many forms including trafficking of people, forced labour and servitude. Victims are often hidden away, may be unable to leave their situation, or may not come forward because of fear or shame. Victims are men, women and children of all ages, ethnicities and nationalities. Those we know about are just the tip of the iceberg - many victims never come forward to the authorities and continue to live miserable lives with no freedom or dignity. 50 million people are estimated to be trapped in some form of modern slavery in the world today. There are an estimated 136000 victims in the UK*

*Statistics are taken from the Global Slavery Index and the Centre for Social Justice, ‘It Still Happens Here.’

You may recall this high-profile case in Carlisle in 2021/2022:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-60043132

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-60256915

Modern slavery and human trafficking are forms of abuse and as such require a safeguarding response. Attending a training session on safeguarding and modern slavery is a crucial step your church can take in working towards a slavery-free community.

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