Diocese of Carlisle

Introduction

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

The Diocese of Carlisle is working towards creating a church which is safer for everyone. Active engagement with safeguarding training supports all those who have a role within the Church to effectively recognise and respond to possible abuse and implement best safeguarding practice.

Attendance at Church of England training is mandatory for anyone performing certain roles connected with church activity, including those who are lay and ordained. There is also a requirement to refresh training every three years. Although you may have done safeguarding training with other organisations, you are still required to complete the Church of England training which has been developed specifically for church context to support you in your role.

The Church of England’s Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework 2024, sets out the details of the Church’s safeguarding learning pathways for all Church bodies, and expectations on Church Officers in respect of those pathways. It replaces previous any safeguarding training practice guidance.

All Church Officers are reminded that safeguarding policy and practice guidance has been approved by the House of Bishops and must, where relevant, be followed by all Church Bodies and Church Officers.

There are four ‘levels’ or ‘Core Pathways’ of training and different Church Officer roles are eligible for each level. Each course builds on the knowledge gained from the previous, so they should be completed in consecutive order until the individual has reached the highest level of learning for their role.

What Safeguarding Training do I need for my role?

The Diocese of Carlisle has prepared a Parish Safeguarding Training Matrix to assist you with identifying the safeguarding courses required for your role.

Parish Safeguarding Training Matrix

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