This course aims to provide learners with a basic awareness of safeguarding, and enable them to integrate this into their Christian faith and the Church’s ministry.

On completion of this course, participants will be able 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 & 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.



Preparing to learn: Key Information

  • Recommended time allowance: up to 45mins.
  • Pass mark : 75%.
  • Review / Retakes: Yes.

Guidance on Course Navigation, Controls, and Accessibility Options
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This course includes a "text mode", which removes all interactions apart from using the "Next / Previous page" buttons and answering the assessment questions.


NB. By default, text mode will be used on mobile phone displays.


This course aims to provide learners with a basic awareness of safeguarding, and enable them to integrate this into their Christian faith and the Church’s ministry..

On completion of this course, participants will be able 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 & 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.



Preparing to learn: Key Information

  • Recommended time allowance: 1hr 15mins.
  • Pass mark : 75%.
  • Review / Retakes: Yes.

Guidance on Course Navigation, Controls, and Accessibility Options
(video opens in new tab)

This course includes a "text mode", which removes all interactions apart from using the "Next / Previous page" buttons and answering the assessment questions.


NB. By default, text mode will be used on mobile phone displays.