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)
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 Foundation Training Module
| Where | When- all 2025 | click booking link below | |
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Zoom |
Monday 8th September 7:30pm |
here | |
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Streethouse Methodist WF7 6BY |
Friday 12th September 9:30am |
here | |
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Zoom |
Friday 12th September 9:30am | here | |
| Saturday 11th October 9:30am | here | ||
| Streethouse Methodist | Saturday 11th October 1:30pm | here | |
| Zoom | Saturday 11th October 1:30pm | here |
2023 Advanced Training
An adjacent district has informed us of some planned training for 2024- 2025.
There are no in person courses in our area at present (29/7/25)
5 online sessions (see below for implications) organised by Yorkshire NE can be found here
with gathering dates of:
Wednesday 1/10/25 7pm
Monday 6/10/25 10am
Monday 10/11/25 10am
Tuesday 11/11/25 7pm
Friday 14/11/25 10am
another online organised by East Anglia is found here
Tuesday 19/8/25 10am
another online by Darlington circuit can be be booked via Rachel Bourne on neregsafe.office@gmail.com.
Tuesday 12/8/25 7pm
others online by Nottingham and Derby can be booked here
Tuesday 14/10/25 10am
Tuesday 14/10/25 7pm
Wednesday 12/11/25 7pm
Monday 1/12/25 10am
Tuesday 10/2/26 10am
Tuesday 10/2/26 7pm
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 2/8/25 NAS
