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New to the Role of Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Lead Coordinator

If you are new into the role of safeguarding lead or deputy then this course will help you learn more about what your role and responsibilities are. The Safeguarding Lead Coordinator is the person who has the lead for safeguarding in the church or organisation. This training sits at the operational level.

The training consists of

A) Part – One, an e-learning module followed by

B) Part – Two, an interactive zoom session allowing for case scenario discussion and an overview of the role and responsibilities of the Safeguarding Lead Coordinator.  

This course covers everything a Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Lead Coordinator needs to know to be able to meet the expectations and requirements of the role.

We run these sessions on a monthly basis and dates can be found towards the bottom of our home page.
This course covers the responsibilities of the safeguarding lead from a biblical perspective and an evangelical frame of reference. It addresses all of the key areas that the designated person needs to understand, including

  • understanding safeguarding and abuse,
  • responding appropriately to disclosures, concerns and allegations of abuse,
  • supporting staff and volunteers in the discharge of their duties,
  • working confidently and competently with local statutory services,
  • the importance of effective systems,
  • the importance of culture managing concerns and referrals etc.

The course is interactive and uses a variety of approaches. A Designated Safeguarding lead should refresh their training every 2 years.

Duration 3 hours

Cost per seat £80.00 via Eventbrite plus booking fee

20% reduction for churches with a Gold Membership

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