Leadership in Safeguarding

Thursdays 25 April and 9 May 2023- 10.30am - 12 noon via Zoom

Attendance at both sessions is neccessary to complete the course. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session.

Safeguarding training such as this can impact participants in a variety of ways. If you feel at all uncomfortable about any aspect of this training plese get in touch with our Safeguarding Advisers before you attend the course. Thir contact details can be found at: https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/contact-the-team/

This course is required for leaders in churches in the Diocese of Southwark, who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable

Including but not limited to: Clergy, Readers, SPAs, Safeguarding officers, safeguarding lead on PCC, church wardens, youth and children’s pastors, Bishops visitors, Directors of Music, Bell Tower Captains, Home Visitors, Ordinands prior to leaving TEI, Safeguarding leads in religious communities, Choir leaders.

Learning objectives:

Be able to list key partners and know how to contact those relevant to your current work

Be aware of safeguarding processes for responding to serious safeguarding situations

Be aware of how to record and store safeguarding information

Be able to explain the importance of safely identifying and recruiting staff and volunteers in developing a culture of safeguarding

Be able to recognise the relevant legislation and guidance associated with safer recruitment

Be able to identify safer recruitment practices

Understand how to complete an annual audit and review of safer working practices

Please note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else.

Zoom Leadership in Safeguarding (C2) for the Diocese of Southwark