Safeguarding training
Excellence in Safeguarding
The Baptist Union have developed three levels of Excellence in Safeguarding training designed to help the whole church family as well as those with working with adults at risk, children or young people, to understand safeguarding specifically within the church context.
Level 1 provides two videos outlining some key messages for church members and visitors alike one is a family-friendly film designed for use in services with all ages, the other for use in church meetings. There are also accompanying material designed for children of different ages.
The Level 2 training course is designed for all volunteers and workers who work with adults at risk, children or young people to understand safeguarding specifically within the church context. The training should last about three hours and includes
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Introduction to safeguarding
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The language of safeguarding - some definitions
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Signs and symptoms
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What should I do if…?
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Roles and responsibilities
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Good practice – General
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Good practice – Safe Recruitment
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Boundaries
Level 3 training is for Ministers, Trustees & the Designated person for Safeguarding and all who lead groups with adults at risk, children or young people (
level 2 training must also be completed by this group; as level 3 is 'in addition to' level 2, and not, 'instead of'). This training also Level last about 3 hours and includes
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Safeguarding and leadership at churches
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Culture and Boundaries
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Pastoral Care in Safeguarding situations
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How perpetrators/abusers operate
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Media & Communications
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Safeguarding offender contracts
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Forgiveness and consequences
Level 2 training must be completed before Level 3 as there is information that is covered in Level 2 that is not repeated in Level 3.
Safeguarding training should be renewed every 4 years, to keep in line with updates on legislation and guidance.
Each training session at Level 2 and 3 costs £10 per person, per level. and our current programme of training is listed below.
Training dates
To book available spaces on a level 2 or 3 Safeguarding training course, please click here
If the Safeguarding training you wish to book on is not yet open, please sign up below to be notified when spaces open up on the course (
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Church:
If you would like to
host Safeguarding training at your church, please
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