Learning should be transformative and impactful
The Diocese of York is keen to grow a culture of safeguarding, not just within our Parishes but across the whole of the Diocese. To assist us, the National Safeguarding Team have prepared a range of learning pathways to help us begin and continue this process. However, in order that there is consistency in the implementation of this work, we are required to adhere to the material and are regularly asked to confirm that we are always mindful of fidelity in our delivery.
There are a number of pathways i.e. Basic, Foundation, Leadership, Domestic Abuse, Safer Recruitment and People Management and Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. There are several forms of delivery which are; Online access, via Zoom and in person.
e-Learning Courses
This takes place through the Church of England National Safeguarding Training Portal covering the following:
Onsite and Online Courses Available
Safeguarding Leadership Pathway – online via Zoom or in person:
Required for anyone who has safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibilities for leading activities involving children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Pre-requisite to attending a leadership course: Complete the online Basic Awareness and Foundation eLearning modules.
This pathway consists of two sessions with a workbook to be completed. Please allow one week if not more between Sessions one and two.
Please Note: If the workbook is not returned 4 working days before the session, then you will be unable to attend.
Session 1
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- Thursday 13th June 2pm – 3:30pm via Zoom
- Wednesday 3rd July 10am – 11:30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 3rd July 2pm – 3:30pm via Zoom
- Monday 22nd July 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 18th September 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Thursday 19th September 2pm – 3.30 pm via Zoom
- Wednesday 25th September 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Thursday 26th September 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Monday 28th October 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 30th October 10am – 11.30 am via Zoom
- Wednesday 30th October 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Thursday 31st October 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Wednesday 6th November 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 6th November 2pm – 3.30pm
Session 2
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- Wednesday 19th June 2pm-3.30pm via Zoom
- Thursday 20th June 2pm – 3:30pm via Zoom
- Wednesday 17th July 10am – 11:30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 17th July 2pm – 3:30pm via Zoom
- Monday 5th August 10am – 11.30 am via Zoom
- Wednesday 9th October 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Thursday 10th October 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Wednesday 23 October 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Thursday 24 October 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Monday 11 November 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Thursday 14th November 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Thursday 14th November 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Monday 25 November 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 27th November 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
- Wednesday 27th November 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Thursday 28th November 2pm – 3.30pm via Zoom
- Monday 9th December 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
PTO (Required for people with Permission to Officiate (PTO) only)- online via Zoom or in person:
Pre-requisite to attending a leadership course: Complete the online Basic Awareness and Foundation eLearning modules.
- Wednesday 15th May 9:30am – 12:30pm via Zoom
- Thursday 4th July 1:30pm – 4:30pm in person
- Thursday 25th July 9.30am – 12.30pm at Dulverton Hall, Scarborough
- Thursday 5th September 1:30pm – 4:30pm via Zoom
- Monday 30th September 9.30am – 12.30am via Zoom
- Monday 4 November 9.30am – 12.30pm via Zoom
Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction – online via Zoom or in person :
Pre-requisite to attending a leadership course: Complete the online Basic Awareness, Foundation and Domestic Abuse eLearning modules.
- Thursday 16th May 1:30pm – 4:30pm in person
- Wednesday 24th July 9:30am – 12:30pm in person
- Wednesday 4th September 9:30am – 12:30pm in person
- Wednesday 9 October 1.30pm – 4.30pm via Zoom
- Wednesday 4th December 9.30am – 12.30pm via Zoom
Safeguarding Learning and Training Booking Form
We may use the following details to contact you if there is a need to cancel an event at short notice – this will be a minimum of 2 hours before the start of the event.
Unlike any other training you may have completed, learning about safeguarding and cases can be distressing and, for anyone who has experienced or been involved in an abuse case, this course might be an unwelcome reminder of past experiences. If this applies to you, it may be helpful to seek support, initially from the Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer and Volunteer Co-ordinator, Jenny Price (jenny.price@yorkdiocese.org), who will be able to discuss any additional needs before the training event or contact one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, who can offer you confidential help and advice.
You will receive a confirmation email on receipt of your booking form. Our intention is that all our courses are full as we are working to a limited budget. We may have a waiting list for training so please contact or if you are unable to attend email safeguardingtraining@yorkdiocese.org.
The information collected on this form will only be used for the purposes stated above and will not be shared with anyone outside the Safeguarding Team.
Support available to access Safeguarding Learning:
In the last few years, we have become very accustomed to using Zoom. However, the safeguarding team is aware that the use of computers whether for Zoom sessions or accessing the online pathways present a challenge to several people.
We are also conscious that for some the material discussed can be distressing and cause anxiety.
Who should I contact if I have any questions about the sessions (excluding dates and bookings) or anxieties about the learning and training?
Speak to Jenny Price from the safeguarding team. Jenny leads on all matters relating to safeguarding learning. She can be contacted on jenny.price@yorkdiocese.org
Who should I contact if I have any questions about session dates, bookings and venues?
Speak to Kim Phillips, Safeguarding Learning and Training Administrator safeguardingtraining@yorkdiocese.org
What if I do not have access to the internet or use of a computer/laptop?
Work with another colleague [s], using their or your own laptop. Sometime this might be your parish safeguarding officer. When using the Church of England portal, it is important to create your own account, in this way, the pass certificate will be in your name, and recorded as such.
What if there is a large group struggling to access online learning?
Where there is a large group of people who are struggling to access the online pathways, again contact Jenny and discuss the possibility of a in person session in a venue where there is good Wi-Fi available. To make it worth everyone’s time, there would need to be a group of between 20 and 25 people. In this way it is possible to access the material in the same way as if at home on a personal laptop. Jenny and a co-chair will guide and facilitate discussion. Transferring the material from the portal to a traditional power point presentation is not an option. Jenny and a co-chair have found Saturdays work well and have offered a number of these, successfully completing Basic and Foundation for groups of 20+.
Please be aware that it is not always feasible to offer in person opportunities as we have done in the past. The above option is available for parishes where the numbers are greater than can be managed in option 2 above. We encourage collaboration across deaneries.
Can someone in our Parish such as the PSO run a session?
Whilst we are aware that there are those whose skills mean they are willing to offer to facilitate local events as above, the requirement to adhere to fidelity of delivery means that this is not possible. The pathways contain several opportunities to check learning, and there is a final ‘test.’ From experience, whilst some of these questions generate rich discussions within the group sessions, there are limited opportunities to proceed following incorrect answers. Being unable to reach the acceptable pass level could compromise a successful outcome and therefore not be an effective use of time.