Basic Awareness and Foundations Training

This training will encompass both Basic Awareness and Foundations training. Please bring your own packed lunch.

Basic Awareness

An introduction to safeguarding.

Connect the core principles and practices of safeguarding to the Christian faith.

Recognise issues of power and abuse as they present themselves in a range of contexts, including the Church.

Identify the barriers (emotional, psychological and theological) that can prevent the promotion of healthy church communities.

Apply a clear process in the handling of concerns/safeguarding information whilst recognising the boundaries of their own role.

Foundations

Connect an understanding of good safeguarding practice to their role and responsibilities.

Recognise commonalities and differences arising from the age or circumstances of those affected, and how this informs appropriate action.

Identify wider support accountability, and governance arrangements relevant for safeguarding in their context.

Analyse and respond appropriately to variety of safeguarding scenarios whilst recognising the boundaries of their own role.