Sign up to one of our autumn safeguarding training sessions

Are you up to date with your safeguarding training? There is a range of safeguarding training sessions planned for autumn 2024, including a new, dedicated safeguarding course for chaplains.

The Revd Jacqui Keir-Bucknall is one of the safeguarding trainers. She says, “Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we are striving to provide the tools and support to help everyone grow our depth of knowledge, regardless of what role a person holds or the setting in which they serve.

“As a team, we were aware that the standard Safeguarding Leadership training course was very much church-focused so we have revisited that with the range of settings in which our chaplains can be found and offer that for the first time.”

The courses on offer in the autumn include a number of different safeguarding leadership training sessions (online or in person), a Train the Trainer session, for those who would like to be able to offer sessions in a local setting, and some sessions for those with PTO.

Safeguarding Leadership

The standard Safeguarding Leadership training is undertaken in two sessions, one week apart on a Wednesday or Thursday.

Please note this course is supported by a workbook which needs to be completed and submitted one week in advance of the first session. 

Before taking or renewing the course it is recommended that you revisit the Basic Awareness and Foundation courses which can be done online through the Church of England’s safeguarding training portal.

• 14:00 to 16:00 on 4 and 11 September at Flourish House. Register to attend
• 19:00 to 20:30 on 4 and 11 September online (Zoom). Register to attend  
• 14:00 to 15:30 on 18 and 25 September online (Zoom). Register to attend
• 19:00 to 20:30 on 18 and 25 September online (Zoom). Register to attend

Safeguarding Leadership Chaplaincy+

This two-session meets the National Safeguarding Team expectations and requirements for Safeguarding Leadership. However, it has been tailored specifically to support and reflect the varied contexts in which chaplains serve.

• 14:30 to 17:30 on Thursday, 29 August and 10:30 to 13:30 on Thursday, 5 September at Bath Abbey. Register to attend.
• 10:00 to 13:00 on Wednesday, 16 October and 10:00 to 13:00 on Wednesday 23 October in Taunton (venue to be confirmed).

Please note this course is supported by a workbook which needs to be completed and submitted one week in advance of the first session.

Safeguarding Leadership for PTOs

A one-session tailored course for those with PTO, who have only occasional ministry in church. This course is only available in person.

10: 00 to 13:00 on Thursday, 26th September at Flourish House. Register to attend.

Other safeguarding courses

• Train the Trainer – 10:00 to 13:00 on Thursday, 12 September at Flourish House. Register to attend.
• PSO Induction – 10:00 to 13:00 on Thursday, 19 September at Flourish House. Register to attend. 

All Safeguarding training courses are booked through EventBrite.

Find out more about Safeguarding training in Bath and Wells, or to review the range of courses on our diocesan events calendar by selecting Safeguarding from the drop-down menu.

For questions or assistance with booking, please email training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org