These evening sessions are Mandatory for all Clergy, Deacons, and Volunteer Group Leaders who have regular or direct contact with Children and Young People.

COURSE CONTENT

• The expected standards of performance in Safeguarding Children within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Creating a common understanding of “How to safeguard children and develop best practice arrangements across all aspects of work and contact with Children and Young People.
• Recognising, responding and procedures for reporting a concern in relation to a child or young person.
• Working safely with children and young people.
• The National Standards for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024.
• ACE’s awareness.

COURSE LOCATION/TIME AND DURATION

This session is session one of two which is  taking place in St John’s parish centre, Falls Rd, Belfast and starts at 7:00pm

You need to attend both sessions in order to complete the course.

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These evening sessions are Mandatory for all Clergy, Deacons, and Volunteer Group Leaders who have regular or direct contact with children and young people.

COURSE CONTENT

• The expected standards of performance in Safeguarding Children within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Creating a common understanding of “How to safeguard children and develop best practice arrangements across all aspects of work and contact with children and young people.
• Recognising, responding and procedures for reporting a concern in relation to a child or young person.
• Working safely with children and Young People.
• The National Standards for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024
• ACE’s awareness.

COURSE LOCATION/TIME AND DURATION

This session is session two of two which is  taking place in St John’s parish centre, Falls Rd, Belfast and starts at 7:00pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION

This virtual evening session is for all Church staff/volunteers who are required to abide by “Good Safeguarding Practice”.

CONTENT

The course content includes;

• Legal context of Safeguarding Children
• What is meant by Child Abuse and types of abuse
• Signs and Indicators
• Responding and Reporting and who to report to
• Codes of Conduct for staff/volunteers working with children
• ACE’s awareness

SESSION TIMES/LOCATIONS

This session is taking place virtually via Zoom.

The session will start promptly at 6:30pm and will last approx. 90 minutes.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

Please ensure that you join the session promptly as we cannot admit people after the start time.

Please choose a quiet room to sit in, whilst on the virtual session.

Please ensure that your camera remains on at all times.

If for some reason, you are no longer able to attend the session, please let the Safeguarding Office know as soon as possible so that your space can be allocated to someone else.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION

• Provide an opportunity to reflect on some of the challenges you are facing in safeguarding today and encourage a culture of safeguarding within our Church.
• To refresh your knowledge in relation to recognising, responding and reporting.

CONTENT

• The expected standards of performance in Safeguarding Children within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Creating a common understanding of how to safeguard children and develop best practice arrangements across all aspects of work and contact with Children and Young People.
• Recognising, responding and procedures for reporting a concern in relation to a Child or Young Person.
• Working safely with Children and Young People.
• The National Standards for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• ACE’s awareness.

SESSION TIMES/LOCATIONS

The training will be in Newcastle Parish Centre, 14 Main St, Newcastle

This session  is a evening  session which starts at 7:00pm and will last no longer than 2 hours.

REGISTER HERE FOR THIS SESSION

These sessions are Mandatory for all Clergy, Deacons, and Volunteer Group Leaders who have regular or direct contact with Children and Young People.

The session is taking place face to face in Newcastle Parish Centre, 14 Main Street, Newcastle, Co Down, BT31 9HH

The session is a full day starting at 10am and finishing up at approx 3:00pm.

A light lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please contact the Safeguarding Office.

COURSE CONTENT

• The expected standards of performance in Safeguarding Children within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Creating a common understanding of “How to safeguard children and develop best practice arrangements across all aspects of work and contact with Children and Young People.
• Recognising, responding and procedures for reporting a concern in relation to a Child or Young Person.
• Working safely with children and Young People.
• The National Standards for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• ACE’s awareness.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION