Safeguarding Training Clergy and Religious All those who provide ministry work in the Archdiocese of Birmingham must complete training in safeguarding on appointment (if not already held) and regularly as part of their continued formation and professional development. Pastoral Standards and Safe Conduct in Ministry - please read 'Caring Safely for Others' document from the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. Ministry Training 1: One day session - bi-annually (every two years) - this session covers guidance to support you in safeguarding and scenarios impacting parishes at the current time. Ministry Training 2: Online session - Safeguarding in the Catholic Church, Level 3 - every three years - this session covers guidance for safeguarding within the Catholic Church, a dedicated course for our work, and is provided by the Strategic Council Catholic Safeguarding via the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) website Continued Formation in Safeguarding means a person who ministers in the Archdiocese of Birmingham should review training as per bi-annual or three yearly. Parish Safeguarding Representatives All Parish Safeguarding Representatives (PSRs) once appointed to the role have initial training by way of an Induction provided by the Safeguarding Advisors team. Then also Safer Recruitment provided by Administrators team. We also offer advice and workshops/training for groups and parishes if they are requested - if your parish or group would like training, please let us know and we will try to meet your needs. Strategic Council Catholic Safeguarding (SCCS) formerly Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) Learning Portal The Strategic Council Catholic Safeguarding (SCCS) has developed a learning portal with various modules that apply to the Church setting. Safeguarding in the Catholic Church level one, two or three are applicable for all volunteer users depending on their role. Safeguarding Training: Online Session - Safeguarding in the Catholic Church, Level 3 as part of your underpinning knowledge for your role. This training takes around 90 minutes and you can self-enrol for the module at a time that suits you via the CSSA training page on their website Lay Volunteers Safeguarding Training is provided dependant on the role you volunteer for within the Catholic Church. General roles: Reader, Peity Stall, Money Collector, Key Holders, Cleaner, Gardener etc must complete: Safeguarding Training: Online Session - Safeguarding in the Catholic Church, Level 1 as part of your underpinning knowledge for your role. This training is whereby you register to be provided with a two-page Safeguarding document advising of guidance to you. You can self-enrol for the module at a time that suits you via the CSSA training page on their website All other roles involving working with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults: Safeguarding Training: Online Session - Safeguarding in the Catholic Church, Level 2 (Requiring a DBS for a role working with Children or Vulnerable Adults) as part of your underpinning knowledge for your role. This training takes around 90 minutes and you can self-enrol for the module at a time that suits you via the CSSA training page on their website Safeguarding Training: Online Session - Safeguarding in the Catholic Church, Level 3 (Requiring a DBS for a role working with Children or Vulnerable Adults) as part of your underpinning knowledge for your role. This training takes around 90 minutes and you can self-enrol for the module at a time that suits you via the CSSA training page on their website Here you can learn about safeguarding at your own pace with dedicated online modules. All courses are open and free for everyone. Sign up today to join our learning community. Manage Cookie Preferences