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
Jan Frost
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
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.
2025 Dates Venue Number of Places Available
Saturday 20th September Jerusalem Baptist Church, Briton Ferry 8
Saturday 4th October Siloam Baptist Church, Llanrumney 15
Saturday 18th October St Julian's Baptist Church, Newport 0
Saturday 8th November Mumbles Baptist Church 0
Saturday 29th November Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Caerphilly tbc