Courses, Events & Resources

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    Safeguarding Leadership Pathway Dates for 2027

    For dates in March 2027 onwards, you will now be able to book Leadership training on the National Safeguarding Training Portal.

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    Safeguarding DBS Requirements Guide

    A condensed DBS matrix for the most common parish roles. The matrix sets out the roles that are managed by the Diocese, known as central roles.

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    Safeguarding Training Requirements Guide

    A guide to Safeguarding Training requirements for Central and Parish roles.

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    Safeguarding Leadership Pathway 12th and 19th February

    12 February 2027 14:00 – 15:30

    This zoom course is the 3rd level of the Safeguarding Core Pathway and is designed for those individuals who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church body concerned. 

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    120 mins

    Safeguarding PTO Leadership Pathway 12th March

    12 March 2027 10:00 – 12:00

    This zoom course is part of the Safeguarding Role Specific Pathways which has been designed for retired clergy who hold Permission To Officiate (PTO). 

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    180 mins

    Safeguarding Leadership Pathway 10th and 17th February

    10 February 2027 19:00 – 20:30

    This zoom course is the 3rd level of the Safeguarding Core Pathway and is designed for those individuals who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church body concerned. 

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    120 mins

    Safeguarding PSO meet up Poole

    9 December 2026 10:00 – 12:00

    St. Mary’s Longfleet are hosting a PSO meet-up for those who work in Safeguarding in the area. 

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    Safeguarding PTO Leadership Pathway 11th January

    11 January 2027 09:30 – 11:30

    This zoom course is part of the Safeguarding Role Specific Pathways which has been designed for retired clergy who hold Permission To Officiate (PTO). 

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    180 mins

    PSO/CSO Induction and Leadership Combined Course (January)

    16 January 2027 10:00 – 13:00

    This course is a combined Leadership and Safeguarding Officer Induction course. The training can be attended in-person or online.

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    120 mins

    Safeguarding PSO/CSO Zoom Induction course (March)

    3 March 2027 10:00 – 12:00

    This zoom course is essential training for all Parish Safeguarding Officers and Church Safeguarding Officers. It is suitable for anyone who is new to the role or would like a refresher about the key working practices and policies.

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    180 mins

    PSO/CSO Induction and Leadership Combined Course (November)

    24 November 2026 10:00 – 13:00

    This course is a combined Leadership and Safeguarding Officer Induction course. The training can be attended in-person or online.

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    Safeguarding Leadership Pathway 8th and 15th January

    8 January 2027 10:00 – 11:30

    This zoom course is the 3rd level of the Safeguarding Core Pathway and is designed for those individuals who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church body concerned.