Training Portal Church of England

Link to online training:  safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org

What training do I need?

Link to training pathways: safeguarding training pathway

DBS and Safer Recruitment

New code of practice (June 2026): dbs and safer recruitment

Confidential Declaration Form

Link to: Confidential Declaration Form (5/25) for enhanced DBS Checks

Safeguarding Policy

Link to: parish safeguarding policy July 2025

As a church we are committed to the support, nurture and protection of all our church community. As part of the Church of England, we have shared commitment to ensuring that our churches are the safest possible spaces in which all God’s people can flourish and grow in holiness, with a special care for the wellbeing of the children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom God has entrusted us.

Past Cases Review: The Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) was ordered by the House of Bishops to ensure that our churches and church related activities are as safe as possible for children and vulnerable adults. You can read more here PCR2

Details for our Safeguarding Contacts can be found here: Diocese and Parish Safeguarding Team

Free, independent, confidential support for adults affected by church-related abuse.

Call 0300 303 1056 | Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm, Sat 9am – 1pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

Link to Safe Spaces: safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk