Safeguarding Training
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
Sally George
Stephen George
Gareth Cheedy
Jan Frost
Rhiannon Scott
Maggie Vickery Phill Vickery
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.
How much does it cost?
Each level 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 office@swba.org.uk.
To discuss booking you can call the office on 029 20 491366
Training for both Levels 2 and 3 takes a full day from 9:15am to 5pm (£15 per person per session) - 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.
The majority of training sessions are scheduled for Saturdays. Weekday training sessions may occasionally be available. Contact the office by emailing office@swba.org.uk to discuss your requirements.
2025 Dates Venue Number of Places Available
Saturday 25th January. Salem Baptist Church, Barry 1
Saturday 1st February Ararat Baptist Church, Cardiff 0
Saturday 1st March. Pantygwydr Baptist Church, Swansea 0
Saturday 22nd March Ainon Baptist Church, Bryncoch 0
Saturday 5th April Temple Baptist Church, Pontypridd tbc
Saturday 10th May Lisvane Baptist Church, Cardiff. 10
Saturday 14th June Greenfield Baptist Church, Llanelli. tbc
Saturday 28th June Bethany Baptist Fellowship, Caldicot tbc
Saturday 5th July Bryn Sion Baptist Church, Aberdare. tbc
Saturday 20th September Jerusalem Baptist Church, Briton Ferry 10
Saturday 4th October Siloam Baptist Church, Llanrumney 15
Saturday 11th October Awaiting venue offer tbc
Saturday 18th October Underwood Baptist Church, Newport 20
Saturday 8th November Awaiting venue offer tbc
Saturday 29th November Awaiting venue offer tbc