The Diocese of Newcastle offers in-house Safeguarding Training of all core training pathways, in line with the Church of England.
In-person training is our preferred method of delivery for the Basic Awareness, Foundation and Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse pathways. In addition, we can also deliver Safer Recruitment & People Management, and Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction Courses, and courses for those with Permission to Officiate. These can be booked by contacting safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org, or 0191 270 4105.
Furthermore, these courses are available for individuals to complete in their own time through the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal: https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
- Basic Awareness
- Foundation
- Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse
- Safer Recruitment & People Management
- Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
For assistance navigating the Safeguarding Training Portal, you can email the Help Desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org.
What Safeguarding Training do I require?
Click here to download our 'Safeguarding Training Matrix' which explains which safeguarding training is required for different roles.
Leadership Course
The Diocese of Newcastle administers the Leadership pathway for this area. This course is aimed at those in a Leadership role. Clergy, Licensed Readers and Parish Safeguarding Officers should complete this training. It is also required for those in specific leadership roles in a parish setting.
The groups currently available for this pathway are:
In person (One day only)
- Church House – Friday 9th January, 10:00-14:00
- Belford, St Mary’s Church – Tuesday 20th January, 10:00-14:00
- Hexham Abbey – Wednesday 4th February, 10:00-14:00
- Church House – Friday 6th February, 10:00-14:00
- Chapel House, Church of the Holy Nativity – Tuesday 10th March, 10:00-14:00
- Church House – Monday 23rd March, 10:00-14:00
Online on Zoom (Both sessions must be attended)
- Tuesday 6th January & Tuesday 13th January, both at 10:00-11:30
- Thursday 22nd January & Thursday 29th January, both at 19:30-21:00
- Tuesday 3rd February & Tuesday 10th February, both at 19:30-21:00
- Friday 27th February & Friday 6th March, both at 10:00-11:30
- Thursday 12th March & Thursday 19th March, both at 19:30-21:00
You can sign-up to any of these groups, both in-person and online, via the Safeguarding Training Portal.
Alternatively, you can contact safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org or 0191 270 4105 for more information, or to seek an alternative method of registration.