Requirements
2.13 Safeguarding learning is mandatory for all clergy. Learning requirements will vary according to role and responsibility as set out in the Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework.
Guidance
Why?
An individual’s safeguarding competency is an ongoing development – it is not simply learning a set of actions and using checklists. Safeguarding learning is essential for clergy roles given that they invariably involve contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding learning equips individuals to understand the significance of leadership and culture in creating a safer safeguarding environment and enables clergy to have the confidence, knowledge and skills they need in order to care for and support people who are vulnerable, and to recognise and respond to safeguarding issues, including neglect and abuse.
Comprehensive learning packages help encourage a robust safeguarding culture and should reflect the national requirements for ensuring healthy safeguarding practices and responding well when issues arise. Training for clergy roles needs to include safer working practices which emphasise the importance of consistently maintaining proper boundaries.
How?
Please refer to the Safeguarding Learning & Development Framework for details.