Safeguarding Training

Basic Awareness, Children and Young People

This course is open to anyone involved in activity with children or young people, or who holds a relevant or accountable position within their parish, or who is licensed or authorised in their role by the Bishop.

All courses are held at The Education Centre, Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Morning Courses:    10am - 12.30pm
Afternoon Courses:  1.30pm - 4pm
Evening Courses:     7.30pm - 10pm

Please send a completed booking form to Sue Lawrence at Diocesan House, Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3XG or by email to safeguarding.training@cofeguildford.org.uk

The booking form can be downloaded here

February 2012
Wednesday 1st evening
Wednesday 8th  morning
Wednesday 22nd  afternoon
Wednesday 22nd  evening

March 2012
Wednesday 7th  evening
Tuesday 13th  morning
Wednesday 28th  afternoon

April 2012
Wednesday 25th  evening

May 2012
Saturday 5th  morning
Saturday 5th  afternoon
Wednesday 16th  afternoon

June 2012
Wednesday 13th  evening
Thursday 14th  morning

September 2012
Saturday 22nd  afternoon

October 2012
Thursday 11th  morning
Wednesday 17th  morning
Wednesday 17th evening

November 2012
Wednesday 21st  evening

December 2012
Saturday 1st  morning
Saturday 1st  afternoon

Safeguarding Training Notes

The Safeguarding Training Notes Information gives a brief outline of basic key information regarding safeguarding policy and practise relating to safeguarding children and young people. It is important that everyone working alongside children or vulnerable adults is aware of, and has the opportunity to read through, the full Diocesan procedures and guidance. However, this information may be downloaded for use in parishes as a brief guide and reminder for all. Printed copies can be provided at a cost of 50p each. Please click here to request these.

To download the Safeguarding Training Notes, please click here

Safeguarding Training Information for Parishes

To download the Information for Parishes, please click here

Basic Awareness, Adults at Risk of Harm

(previously termed Vulnerable Adults)

This training is suitable for all who are in ministry or involved in parish activity which brings them into contact with adults who are at risk of harm*.

This training will cover:

• Why Safeguarding is important
• Which adults may be vulnerable to harm
• What is the nature of harm and what are the signs and symptoms to be aware of
• What to do if you are worried about someone
• Legal considerations in respect of mental capacity and the right to decide

*An adult at risk may be a person who: is elderly and frail due to ill health, physical disability or cognitive impairment; has a learning disability; has a physical disability and / or a sensory impairment; has mental health needs including dementia or a personality disorder; has a long-term illness / condition; misuses substances or alcohol; is a carer, where the person meets the definition; is unable to demonstrate the capacity to make a decision and is in need of care and support.

All courses are held at the Education Centre, Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP

Morning courses:    10am - 12.30pm
Afternoon courses:  1.30pm - 4pm
Evening courses:     7.30pm - 10pm

Please send a completed booking form to Sue Lawrence, Diocesan House, Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3XG or by email to safeguarding.training@cofeguildford.org.uk

The booking form can be downloaded here

June
Tuesday 26th  morning

September
Wednesday 19th  afternoon
Wednesday 19th  evening
Saturday 22nd  morning

November
Friday 30th  afternoon

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