Train the Trainers

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Creating Safer Spaces

Safeguarding: Foundation Module

Train the Trainers

The majority of people with a role at church, are required to undertake the Foundation Module of Safeguarding Training, however it's not always easy to find available courses.

If you or your church would like to take control of safeguarding training then this is the course for you.

In Train the Trainers we equip you with the skills and practical things you need to deliver the Foundation module. You would then be able to support the training needs of your church or join your Circuit Training team.

As a trainer you will need to have completed the Foundation module and to complete the Advanced module within 6 months.
We realised that in the past there has been no Safer Recruitment process for trainers. To address this, a role outline has been written and the link to download is on this page. Hopefully this will tally with your experience of the role.
We are now also asking for people to complete a Volunteer Application form, which should be passed onto the Circuit Safeguarding Officer. They will then share these with the Circuit Leadership team, who are asked to write to me confirming that they approve your application -- this will act as the reference. Please note that without circuits endorsement, you will not be able to attend either the Familiarisation or skills training.

The training is in two parts.
Part A – Familiarisation – a 2 hour session giving familiarity with the training material, this is essential for all trainers as the course has been updated for 2024
Part B – Facilitation skills – a 2 hours session looking at some of the specific skills needed to facilitate and manage the material, especially looking at known issues which have been raised in the past. This is essential for new trainers and again may be of use to those who are more experienced.

Familiarisation Session Dates

The following date are now available online:

• Monday 30 September at 10am
• Tuesday 15 October at 7pm
• Monday 21 October at 1pm
• Wednesday 23 October at 10am

Or Saturday 16 November at 10amat Acomb Methodist Church, York.
The link to book any one of the above is: https://24familiarisation.eventbrite.co.uk

Facilitation skills dates

• Thursday 19 September at 10am
• Monday 21 October at 7pm

The link to book on one of these dates is : https://24Skills.eventbrite.co.uk

Creating Safer Spaces:

safeguarding; sanctuary; safer to be different; safer to explore; safer all around.

Creating safer space.

Not just the name of a report or the theme for a presidential address. But it's a task, a role and a challenge for the Church and for each person here today, every single one of us.
Creating safer space.
Revd David Gamble's presidential address (2009)