Foundations '26 (British Sign Language)

Safeguarding: Foundations

- British Sign Language (2026)

This course aims to enable learners to contribute to, and implement, good safeguarding practice within church and community contexts.

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Explore safeguarding within Christian communities with particular attention to the voice of victims and survivors.
  • Recognise issues of power and vulnerability arising from the age or circumstances of those affected, and how these issues inform appropriate action.
  • Apply some principles for safer ministry to a variety of case study scenarios.
  • Identify wider support, accountability and governance arrangements relevant for safeguarding in your context.

  • Recommended time allowance: 2-3hrs.
  • Pass mark : 75%.
  • Review / Retakes: Yes.

Basic Awareness '26 (British Sign Language)

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 1 hour.
  • Pass mark : 75%.
  • Review / Retakes: Yes.