Safeguarding Training
Face to face Safeguarding Training is resuming in May 2022.
The Excellence in Safeguarding training courses have been designed specifically for Baptist churches to ensure their leaders and workers are able to undertake their roles in the best possible way.
Please see dates below or click here
Meet the trainers - click on the pictures of the trainers to find out more about them
Tricia Wiltshire
Sally George
Stephen George
Gareth Cheedy
Jan Frost
Rhiannon Scott
Who should attend training? The training is for people who hold different roles within the church:
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Deacons & Trustees - must do level 2 and level 3;
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Minister - must do level 2 and level 3;
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Designated Safeguarding Person - must do level 2 and level 3;
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Leaders of children's and Adults at Risk work - must do level 2 and level 3;
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Those working with Adults at Risk (e.g. pastoral visiting, lunch club for people with learning disabilities) - must do level 2;
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Children & Youth Workers - must do level 2.
What is available? There are three levels of training available. You can see the training dates already arranged below. If you have sufficient numbers we can deliver the training in your church - please contact the Association Administrator. If your church hosts a training session, some free places are available.
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Level 1: This is a video for all people who attend your church. An all- age-video is available here and a church meeting version here .
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Level 2: Covers responsibilities to children and Adults at Risk, and is for all those who work, either paid or voluntarily, with these groups – A morning course
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Level 3: Specific training for Deacons/Trustees, Ministers, Designated People, Children’s/Youth and Pastoral Leaders – an afternoon’s course to follow from Level 2 in the morning. BUGB level 2 training must be completed before level 3 training is undertaken. There will be a free place for the minister, if a certain number of a church's trustees attend on the same day.
How much does it cost?
Level 2 and 3 on the same day is £20 per person
Level 2 and 3 as individual sessions is £15 per person per session
To book your place(s) at a training course please fill in the booking form and email it to safeguarding@swba.org.uk.
To discuss booking you can call the office on 029 2049 1366
Training for both Levels 2 and 3 takes a full day from 9:15am to 5pm (£20 per person) - so you will need to bring your own lunch.
Level 2 training only, is from 9:15 am to 1 pm
Level 3 training only, is from 1:25 pm to 5 pm
Please note: booking is essential and is subject to terms and conditions, which can be found on the booking form.
Both levels of training are offered at the venues below, at the above times unless specified.
Date Venue Number of Places Available
Saturday 21 May Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, Barry 15
Saturday 18 June. Bethel Baptist Church, Whitchurch, Cardiff 0
Saturday 2 July. Bryn Sion Baptist Church, Aberdare 0
Saturday 16 July. Rhiwbina Baptist Church, Cardiff 5
Saturday 10 Sept. Aenon Baptist Church, Morriston 0
Saturday 8 Oct. Bethel Baptist Church, Pontyclun 0
Saturday 15 Oct. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Llanbradach 10
Saturday 5 Nov. Bethesda Baptist Church, Rogerstone 24
Saturday 19 Nov. Richmond Road Baptist Church, Cwmbran 25
Saturday 3 Dec. Ararat Baptist Church, Cardiff 0