Training Pathways

Basic Awareness (C0) 

Basic Awareness Safeguarding Training, is an online module. C0 is suitable for all individuals within our Church communities who need to have a basic awareness of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. For those who need to complete further modules – C1 and C2 – C0 is an essential prerequisite, but it can also be used as an introduction for anyone interested in how the Church approaches safeguarding work. (For instance, you could recommend that the parents of children who attend your church activities all complete C0). 

The link below will take you to the Safeguarding Training Portal for the Church of England. You will need to register with your email address and a password, and you can then complete the ‘Basic Awareness C0 then if required the C1’ course by clicking on the link 

Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal 

Foundation (C1) 

Foundation Safeguarding Training, is an online module for those who hold positions of responsibility for the safeguarding of others within church settings. 

The link below will take you to the Safeguarding Training Portal for the Church of England. You will need to register with your email address and a password, and you can then complete the ‘Foundation (C1)’ course by clicking on the link. 

Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal 

Leadership (C2) 

For all those who are in positions of safeguarding leadership within church settings. Leadership training is facilitated by the Diocese and takes place face to face, either on Zoom or in person.  

To register your place on the available Leadership courses seen below, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team via email at safeguarding.training@lincoln.anglican.org or phone 01522 504057 

Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse  

This is an online specialist course exploring the nature and dynamics of domestic abuse, with a focus on church settings. 

The link below will take you to the Safeguarding Training Portal for the Church of England. You will need to register with your email address and a password, and you can then complete the ‘Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse’ course by clicking on the link. 

Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal 

Safer Recruitment and People Management  

Is training completed online for all those involved in the recruitment, selection and management of staff or volunteers. Completion of this training is a requirement for a number of roles under House of Bishops Guidance including:  

• Line managers and anyone involved in the recruitment of Church Officers (employees, elected members, and volunteers).  

• Those with responsibility for administering DBS.  
• Safeguarding Officers in all Church bodies.  
• Ordinands during IME 1. 

The link below will take you to the Safeguarding Training Portal for the Church of England. You will need to register with your email address and a password, and you can then complete the ‘Safer Recruitment and People Management’ course by clicking on the link. 

Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal