Safeguarding Learning Pathway for other Church roles

Introductory Safeguarding Training (approx. 2.5 hours)

  • Delivered locally by volunteer safeguarding trainers and the safeguarding training officer where necessary.
  • Learning includes understanding what safeguarding means (and child/adult protection), national guidance and policy, types of harm and abuse, the four R's and your role in reporting.

Advanced Safeguarding Training (approx. 2.5 – 3 hours)

  • Replaces Safeguarding Coordinator Training and Safeguarding Panel Training
  • Delivered locally by volunteer safeguarding trainers and the safeguarding training officer where necessary.
  • Learning includes understanding the role of the Safeguarding Coordinator and Safeguarding Panel, raised awareness of resources available for ensuring best practice in safeguarding, understanding responsibilities regarding training, management and support of workers, understanding responsibilities regarding Safeguarding referrals and raised awareness of the Church Safeguarding Policies for example in relation to Managing those who pose a risk and Responding to Domestic Abuse.

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Trustee Safeguarding Training (approx. 2 hours – 2 hours 15 mins)

  • Delivered locally by volunteer safeguarding trainers and the safeguarding training officer where necessary
  • Learning includes: familiarity with the Church of Scotland Safeguarding policy and practice, Awareness and understanding of duties regarding the implementation of safeguarding act of the General Assembly, including key appointments e.g. Safeguarding Coordinator and a Safeguarding Panel, Understanding the Safe Recruitment process and their responsibilities therein, Understanding their responsibilities regarding training, management and support of workers, Understanding their responsibilities regarding Safeguarding referrals and other relevant safeguarding policy.

Summary of Safeguarding Learning Pathway for other Church roles

All those undertaking regulated work (paid or voluntary)

  • Introductory Safeguarding Training

Safeguarding Coordinators and Safeguarding Panel Members

  • Introductory Safeguarding Training
  • Advanced Safeguarding Training

Interim Moderators (who are doing regulated work)

  • Introductory Safeguarding Training
  • Advanced Safeguarding Training

Interim moderators (who are not doing regulated work)

  • Trustee Safeguarding Training

Trustees

  • Trustee Safeguarding Training

Trustees who are also safeguarding coordinator and/or panel members need only attend the Introductory and Advanced Safeguarding Training module.

In relation to relevant Safeguarding refresher training it was agreed at GA 2022 that the highest level of training previously completed is undertaken as a mandatory requirement every 5 years (recommended every 3 years).

If you are unsure about what training is required for a certain role please contact the Safeguarding Service.