All PCC members, licensed and lay ministers, and those working in roles with children and/or vulnerable adults must complete the relevant level of training as set out by the Learning and Development Framework 2024.
There are clear signposts throughout all e-learning modules for anyone with immediate needs to be supported. Your PSO or incumbent would also be able to signpost to additional support.
Most training is now completed either individually online, via the Safeguarding Training Portal, or via a virtual group. All training must be renewed on a 3 yearly basis – renewing at the highest level required for your role.
For guidance using the online portal, please see Guide to Accessing the Training Portal and Training Portal FAQ. For technical queries relating to the portal (e.g. difficulty logging on or problems with username or password), please email elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org. For other training queries, please email dbsadmin@cofe-worcester.org.uk.
For Clergy, Retired Clergy, Readers, Authorised Lay Ministers & Parish Safeguarding Officers. The course will be delivered virtually, comprising two sessions of an hour and a half over Zoom, plus some preliminary reflections and a completion task.
Tuesdays 21st & 28th January, 2pm-3:30pm; Book Here
Monday 3rd & 10th February, 7pm-8:30pm; Book Here
Fridays 28th February & 7th March, 10am-11:30am; Book Here
Further dates will follow in due course; to be added to the waiting list please email the DBS Administrator.
Both sessions must be attended in order to complete the course and bookings can be made using the relevant link – you only need to register for the first session which will qualify you for both (we have deliberately blocked out the second sessions so they will appear as “sold out”, to avoid duplicate bookings).
We run a specialised pathway for those holding PTO; invitations will be sent at time of renewal, or email the DBS Administrator for further information.
Please note that places are limited to 16 per course, and therefore fill quickly.