General Information on Safeguarding Courses

It is a mandatory requirement for a role that requires a DBS check that the person fulfilling that role attends the Safeguarding Courses applicable to that role. In reality, at least ninety percent of those roles will only require that the C0 Basic Awareness Course and C1 Foundation Course be completed; the C0 Basic Awareness Course must be completed first. Volunteers and paid workers must attend a refresher course every three years. 

The Church Of England is aiming for the best practice that all Church Officers, whether or not a DBS check is required, attend a C0 Basic Awareness Course. This course is available Online. If you decide to complete the online training course from this link, in order for accurate records to be kept, please inform the Parish Safeguarding Officer when you have completed the course.