Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction for the Diocese of Southwark

Course Aim

To equip learners with an understanding of the role of the Parish Safeguarding Officer and induct them into key working practices and relationships.

Pre-Requsites

Safeguarding Basic Awareness (C0) and Foundations (C1) Training.

Outcomes

Understand the role, responsibilities and working relationships of the PSO, including the Local Authority.

Identify a variety of approaches to raising awareness and improving safeguarding practice.

Evaluate safeguarding information reported by members of the church or community and determining an appropriate response. Create a development plan for local ministry to support development of safeguarding practice in their context.

Pre and Post Course Work

Pre-reading materials sent two weeks prior to the session.

Post course evaluation – four weeks after the session, completed as set out in the induction materials.