Safeguarding Learning and Development Pathway
This framework sets out details of the Church’s safeguarding learning and development pathway, and expectations of Church Officers in respect to those pathways.
To view this guidance via the National Safeguarding Team's wesbite EManual please click - Here
For a PDF Version of the learning and development guidance please click - Here
Overview
Core Safeguarding learning pathways (basic awareness, foundation, leadership and senior leadership) have been developed as a modular programme which builds learning according to role. Therefore, these pathways should be completed in consecutive order until an individual has reached the required highest level of learning for their role, e.g. Basic Awareness, followed by Foundation, followed by Leadership.
Additional learning pathways have been developed to further enhance safeguarding knowledge in specific practice areas, or for specific roles.
As previously, refresher training should be completed at a three-yearly interval. Refresher learning should be undertaken at the highest required level for core pathways (basic, foundation, leadership and senior leadership). Additional pathways should also be refreshed on a three-yearly cycle.
Here is a visual overview of how the different pathways work together and how they will be delivered
Please see table below for a guide of what training is available –
To access the online modules please click - HERE or visit safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
Safeguarding Training Courses |
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Course Name |
Delivery Method |
Length of course |
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Basic Awareness |
Online via the training portal (and in-person in exceptional circumstances) To access this online module please click - HERE There is an in-person Basic Awareness course being run at St. Paul's in Leamington Spa, Leicester Street, CV32 4TE. To register for this course please click on the link below: |
Approx. 90 minutes |
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Foundation |
Online via the training portal (and in-person in exceptional circumstances) To access this online module please click - HERE There is an in-person Foundation course being run at St. Paul's in Leamington Spa, Leicester Street, CV32 4TE. To register for this course please click on the link below: |
Approx. 90 minutes |
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Leadership |
Delivery Online virtual delivery via zoom There are some in-person delivery courses available but these are limited. For details of all courses: See below or click here for available dates and to register
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Online courses are two 90 minutes sessions, delivered via zoom. Courses delivered in-person are two 90 minute sessions with a minimum 90 minute lunch break. This course also includes some pre-course work and a reflection task. |
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Permission to Officiate |
These are the current scheduled PtO safeguarding courses with one taking place in person and the other taking place online. Please see registration links below: In-person PTO course on Tuesday 11th March at 10:00 - 13:00 in St. John's Church at Westwood, Coventry (Handbook Deadline 4th March 2025) Online PTO Safeguarding Course: Friday 28th March & 04th April: 13:30-15:00 (Handbook Deadline 21st March 2025) Please see link for the PTO pathway Handbook |
Approx 180 minutes |
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Safer Recruitment and People Management |
Online via the training portal To access this online module please click - HERE |
Approx. 90 minutes |
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Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse |
Online via the training portal (and in-person in exceptional circumstances) To access this online module please click - HERE We are aware that for some completing the course online in their own home is not wise or safe. To attend an in-person course please click on the available links below: In-Person Delivery of the Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Course at the Church Rooms at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford Upon Avon on 27th March at 18:30 - 20:30If you are worried that any training about Domestic Abuse may retraumatise or trigger you then please do reach out to Liam McCormack via email or on 07398186353 to discuss alternative solutions. |
Approx. 120 minutes |
| Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction |
Online virtual delivery via zoom. To book a space on the next upcoming PSO induction course please click here: PSO Induction Tuesday 01st April at 19:00 - 21:00 You will also need to download the Coventry PSO Induction Workbook so you can complete some some tasks in preparation for the course. You can download the workbook by clicking here: PSO Induction Booklet |
120 minutes. |
Safeguarding Leadership Dates - Booking Links
Please click on the dates below to book to your preferred leadership training course. You must be able to attend both sessions 1 and 2 of the online courses in order to pass the course.
Before attending the safeguarding leadership course you are required to read the 'conversation culture cube' and answer some reflective questions. These questions should be sent to Liam McCormack no later than the deadline listed next to the link (usually 5 working days before session 1). You can download the workbook containing the questions below. If you would like to be sent these documents as an email or in the post then please email Liam McCormack at liam.mccormack@coventry.anglican.org
Delegate Workbook Download - Click Here
Culture Conversation Cube Download - Click Here
Social GRACES Download - Click Here
February 2025
Thursday 13th February In-Person Course (Coventry) at 10:00 - 14:30 (Handbook Deadline Thursday 6th February)
Tuesday 25th February & 04th March at 10:00 - 11:30 (Handbook Deadline Tuesday 18th February)
Thursday 27th February & 6th March at 13:30 - 15:00 (Handbook Deadline Monday 20th February)
March 2025
Wednesday 12th & 19th March at 15:00 - 16:30 (Handbook Deadline Wednesday 5th March)
Thursday 13th & 20th March at 19:00 - 20:30 (Handbook Deadline Thursday 6th March)
Monday 31st March & 7th April at 15:00 - 16:30 (Handbook Deadline Monday 24th March)