SAFEGUARDING
Training
The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is a Gospel imperative –a redeemed community serves the poor, weak and marginalised in love and care because of grace received from Christ. We safely serve children and young people and vulnerable adults within our communities because ‘Christ in us’ compels us to that end. We want ACUK to become an increasingly safer Church family for children, young people and vulnerable adults because the Gospel demands it of us.
All workers, whether employed or volunteers, therefore undergo mandatory Safeguarding training suitable for their role. ACUK partners with thirtyone:eight, safeguarding specialists, to provide this training.
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All workers (paid or voluntary) who are regularly involved in working with either 'children and young people' or 'vulnerable adults' MUST receive training for that role.
FOUNDATION LEVEL
They MUST attend ONE of the Foundation events (Children and Young People (CYP) or Adults at Risk of Harm (ARH) suited to their role.
REFRESHER TRAINING
Foundation courses must be refreshed every 3 years.
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The Lead Pastor/Senior Leader, Safeguarding Coordinator (and Deputy) for every church location, MUST attend safeguarding training for this role.
FOUNDATION LEVEL
They MUST attend ONE of the Foundation events (Children and Young People (CYP) or Adults at Risk of Harm (ARH). Select which is most suitable.
ADVANCED LEVEL
They MUST attend the Advanced level event (Training for Safeguarding Coordinators and Pastors), or the publicly available 31:8 equivalent (Safeguarding Leads).
This is an advanced course. The 2 x 2.5 hour zoom training course dates are listed below.
REFRESHER TRAINING
Refresher training is required on a regular basis. Foundation courses must be refreshed every 3 years, and the Advanced course every 2 years.
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Individuals who VERY occasionally help in ministries working with either 'vulnerable adults' or 'children and young people' should undertake the 'Gateway to Safeguarding' e-learning course.
The 1 hour e-learning course can be completed at a time that suits the individual - it is only available direct from 31:8.
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This course is for those working with children and young people at a residential or event, who are not usually involved in working with children. (If you are involved in ongoing children’s work you should complete the 'Children and Young People' online zoom course.)
After purchasing the course you will be sent access details by email from 31:8 our safeguarding partner. The email will be sent within a couple of days.