Safeguarding Training

Who should attend training? The training is for people who hold different roles within the church:

• Deacons & Trustees - must do level 2 and level 3;

• Minister - must do level 2 and level 3;

• Designated Safeguarding Person - must do level 2 and level 3;

• Leaders of children's and Adults at Risk work - must do level 2 and level 3;

• Those working with Adults at Risk (e.g. pastoral visiting, lunch club for people with learning disabilities) - must do level 2;

• Children & Youth Workers - must do level 2.

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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.

• 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 .

• 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

• 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?

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Each level is £15 per person per session

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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