To be held at St James Church, 26 Lulworth Road, Southport, PR8 2BQ.  The basic training will run from 10am-12noon and the foundation will run from 1.00-3.00pm.  If you are staying for both sessions please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

The basic safeguarding course aims to:

• Connect the core principles and practices of Safeguarding to the Christian faith.
• Recognise issues of power and abuse as they present themselves in a range of contexts including the church.
• Identify the barriers (emotional, psychological and theological) that can prevent the promotion of healthy Church communities.
• Apply a clear process in the handling of concerns/safeguarding information whilst recognising the boundaries of their own role.

The foundation safeguarding course aims to:

• Connect an understanding of good safeguarding practice to their own role and responsibilities.
• Recognise commonalities and differences arising from the age or circumstances of those affected, and how this informs appropriate action.
• Identify wider support, accountability, and governance arrangements relevant for safeguarding in their context.
• A nalyse and respond appropriately to a variety of safeguarding scenarios whilst recognising the boundaries of their own role.