The C2 Safeguarding Leadership module is completed by attending a group training session, and is specifically aimed at Leaders of children’s and adult activities, Churchwardens, PCC Safeguarding leads, Directors of Music, Bell Tower Captains, Organist, Choir Leaders, home visitors and safeguarding coordinators.
Who is this module for?
- Bishop’s License
- Permission to Officiate
- Safeguarding leads on PCC
- Churchwardens when a parish is in a vacancy
- Parish/Benefice/Cathedral Safeguarding Officers
Intended learning aims and objectives
The aim of this course is to equip parish officers to embed healthy parish safeguarding practice and to explore the roles and personal vulnerabilities of parish officers in implementing parish safeguarding procedures and responding to serious situations. By the end of this module you will be able to:
- List key statutory sector partners and know how to contact those relevant to your current work.
- Name diocesan/TEI/Cathedral partners, including the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser or equivalent
- Describe diocesan safeguarding processes for responding to serious safeguarding situations, responding to children and adults (including survivors) and referral to other agencies; managing posers of risk and review of safe working practices.
- Demonstrate the accurate recording and safe storage of safeguarding information.
- Undertake an annual audit and review of parish safer working practices
Participants benefit if they complete the e-learning module C1 before attending C2.
The C2 group training sessions are held around the diocese on a variety of dates – please select one from the options available.