New to the role – Church & Charity Safeguarding Lead & Deputy Lead Training
Safeguarding Lead Training – New to the Role (Church & Christian Organisations)
This training is designed for individuals who are new to the role of Safeguarding Lead within a church or Christian organisation. It provides a comprehensive grounding in both statutory safeguarding expectations and a distinctly biblical, evangelical approach to leadership in safeguarding.
📌 Training Format
The course is delivered in two parts:
- Online Learning Module Accessed independently before the live session.
- Facilitated Workshop via Zoom A live, interactive session with other delegates. A Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours before the event.
Please note: If a delegate has already completed the e‑learning module, refunds cannot be issued, but we can transfer the booking to another session.
📘 Who Should Attend
This training is intended for staff or volunteers with lead responsibility for safeguarding within their church or organisation.
It is fully compliant with:
- Working Together to Safeguard Children (current version)
- Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership procedures
- National guidance for schools and Early Years settings
Delegates will receive a certificate referencing national guidance upon completion.
📚 Course Content
The programme covers the full scope of responsibilities for a Safeguarding Lead, including:
- Understanding safeguarding and abuse
- Responding appropriately to concerns or allegations
- Supporting staff and volunteers in their safeguarding duties
- Working confidently with statutory services
- Developing and maintaining effective safeguarding systems
- Building and sustaining a healthy safeguarding culture
- Managing concerns, referrals, and ongoing cases
All content is delivered from a biblical perspective and within an evangelical framework.
The course is interactive, using a variety of learning methods to support engagement and practical understanding.
💬 Contact & Support
For more information, please contact:
- Email: training@thecss.co.uk
- Phone: 0116 218 4420
Visit our website for further details: www.thecss.co.uk
💛 Gold Membership Discount
Churches with full GOLD membership of Christian Safeguarding Services receive 20% off the ticket price. Please quote CSSMEM when booking.