Training

This page allows you to book onto the Foundation training planned for 2025 and also Advanced  (not organised by circuit)

An invitation letter to foundation courses has been sent to your CLSOs- its text is here

2024 (version of) Foundation Training

This lasts approximately 2hours 30 minutes- see here for details and course content.

It is delivered by trainers from within our circuit.

Please indicate your intention to attend by selecting the appropriate link, registering and checking out a free ticket. (it is not absolutely necessary to create an Eventbrite account)

Important- based upon recent (8/9/25) experiences- if you book on a zoom course, then I suggest you make note of the zoom details (always available on these links), rather than follow Eventbrite's hints to subscribe and register with them. In some opinions their communications are excessive and laborious.

It is not necessary to print out a ticket, though you may find it a good reminder.

If you are not able to use Eventbrite,  then the alternatives are to contact Nigel (01977 644843) or Jill (01977 613063) or your CSLO.

Morning training starts at 9:30am prompt. Refreshments are available from 9:00am (Tea, Coffee (decaff and caff) and squash). Complete by 12:00pm

Afternoon sessions start at 1:30pm expected complete by 4pm. Refreshments available from 1pm.

Evening sessions start at 7:30pm, complete by 10:00pm

2024 (version of) Foundation Training Module

 To book the 4 courses  at the end of the list: Please book through John Burland, Circuit Administrator - Circuit Office, circuitoffice@leedsnandemethodist.org.uk
It is essential that you let John know your email address, phone number, postal address, church attended, circuit and role.

2023 (version of) Advanced Training

Yorkshire West has today (8/11/25) advised us of some training opportunities

An adjacent district has informed us of some planned training for 2025- 2026

5 online sessions (see below for implications) organised by Yorkshire NE can be found here

with gathering dates of:

Tuesday 11/11/25 7pm

Friday 14/11/25 10am

others online by Nottingham and Derby can be booked here

Wednesday 12/11/25 7pm

Monday 1/12/25 10am

Tuesday 10/2/26 10am

Tuesday 10/2/26 7pm

another by North West can be booked here

Monday 16th Feb 2026 7pm

one district has sumnmarised the courses they identified here

take a look at the multiple dates (some of which duplicate the above)

More material can be found on the connexional site here

which outlines the 2 forms of delivery as below:

The Creating Safer Space Advanced Module course can be delivered either face-to-face or online; this Handbook is designed to fit alongside both forms of training.

Face-to-face Training

This is split into three parts:

• Unit 1a: Preparing the Ground Booklet - an hour of self-study
• Core learning session (Units 1b-5) - minimum of 4 hours taught
• Handbook – to support learning during Advanced Module and for further study and resources.

 Online Training:

This is also split into three parts:

• E-learning (units 1-5a) - approximately 4 to 7 hours which can be completed in smaller sections. Alongside the e-learning, participants complete a Workbook which they then take to the Gathered session.
• Gathered Session (Unit 5b) – a 2 hour facilitated session to consolidate learning from Advanced Module (online) e-learning.
• Handbook – to support learning during Advanced Module and for further study and resources.

N.B. the e-learning MUST be completed before attending a Gathered Session

The training aims to:

• to consolidate and develop your previous safeguarding learning and:
• extend your understanding of responding well to groups within our different Church communities
• further equip you with skills and resources to be confident in promoting good practice in the church and community
• explore what this means in your designated role of responsibility within the Church

update 8/11/25 NAS