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
Malcolm Carroll
Jan Frost
Sally George
Stephen George
Melanie Millington
Maggie Vickery
Phill Vickery
What is available? There are three levels of training available.
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Level 1: This is a video for all people who attend your church. It is available here. Churches should show this video at least once a year
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Level 2 is a half day course focused on the basics of good safeguarding practice
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Level 3 is a half day course for those with leadership responsibilities
Social Care Wales have produced an online safeguarding module for all volunteers / workers. It gives a very simple message about safeguarding. There is value in volunteers / workers / ministers completing this module, as it complements our training. Please aim to complete the module before attending our course or as soon as possible afterwards. It takes 30 – 60 minutes to complete and is free.
https://socialcare.wales/learning-modules/group-a-safeguarding
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.
Who should attend training? The training is for people who hold different roles within the church:
Level 2: The course is designed for the minister, deacons/trustees, the designated person for safeguarding and, all those who work with children, young people and adults.
Level 3: The course is designed is to be attended by all church leaders including the minister, deacons/trustees, and the designated person for safeguarding.
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.
Other training dates may be available on request - get in touch and we will do our best to help.
2026 Dates Venue Number of Places Available
Wednesday 4th November. Online level 2 Training 6pm - 9pm 4
Saturday 7th November Gilgal Baptist church, Porthcawl 0
Saturday 14th November Castleton Baptist Church. 0
Saturday 21st November. Coedpenmaen Community Church 3
Dates for 2027
These are dates when trainers are available to deliver training. We welcome invitations to deliver training in SWBA churches, where the host church has at least 12 people needing training at level 2.
Get in touch if you would like to host on a day that's not listed below. We may be able to offer midweek sessions too.
Saturday 16th January. Bethesda Baptist Church, Rogerstone 0
Saturday 16th January. Raglan Baptist Church 10
Saturday 30th January Rumney Baptist Church, Cardiff 19
Saturday 13th February Griffithstown Baptist Church tbc
Saturday 27th February. Pantygwydr Baptist Church, Swansea 10
Saturday 6th March Ararat Baptist Church, Whitchurch, Cardiff 0
Saturday 17th April Aenon Baptist Church, Morriston 11
Saturday 24th April. Bethany Baptist Church, Caldicot 17
Saturday 8th May. Bethel Baptist Church, Whitchurch, Cardiff tbc
Saturday 15th May
Saturday 22nd May
Saturday 19th June
Saturday 26th June
Saturday 3rd July
Saturday 10th July
Saturday 11th September
Saturday 18th September
Saturday 25th September
Saturday 2nd October
Saturday 9th October
Saturday 16th October
Saturday 6th November. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Llanbradach 15
Saturday 20th November