Training
Safeguarding training calendars
Congregational Safeguarding training is provided for Safeguarding Coordinators, Kirk Sessions and Volunteers. Below is a list of Church of Scotland presbyteries and the training (Coordinator/Volunteer or Kirk Session) that is currently planned. You can see what is offered in your presbytery or nearby presbyteries…
How is training arranged?
All Congregational Safeguarding Training (Introductory, Coordinator and Kirk Session) is organised at presbytery level and not directly through the Safeguarding Service. The Safeguarding Service is not always informed of training that is taking place so please get in touch with your presbytery contact If you require Safeguarding training and to find out more.
Who should attend?
All volunteers doing regulated work with Children or Protected Adults should attend Introductory Safeguarding Training (Part 1 Coordinator) Training. All new coordinators are required to attend Introductory Safeguarding Training (Part 1 Coordinator) Training and Part 2 Coordinator Training. Members of the Kirk Session should attend Kirk Session Training.
If you have any further questions please get in touch with Noelle Maye, Safeguarding Training Officer.
Aberdeen
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact: Eunice McConnach or 01224 324604
Abernethy
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact: Marian Burrows-Smith or 01540 651646
Angus
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Linda Nicoll or 01241 410153
Annandale and Eskdale
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Adam Dillon
Ardrossan
No courses listed at this time.
Your prebsytery contact is: Fiona Blair or call 07495673428
(Courses available: 1)Argyll
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Monday 29 April, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Church Centre, Glencruitten Road, Oban , ArgyllYour presbytery contact is: Doreen Henderson or 01631 710379
Ayr
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: William Duncan or 01292 440560
Buchan
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Louise Simpson or 01261812538
Caithness
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Esme Duncan or 01955 611455
Dumbarton
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Maureen Walker or 01389 841782
Dumfries and Kirkcudbright
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is Gordon Cathro
Dundee
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Kath Mands (e) or 07954 330355
(Courses available: 2)Dunfermline
Kirk Session Safeguarding Training
Saturday 27 April, 2019
Time: 09:30
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
St. Ninian’s Church, Allan Crescent, DunfermlineKirk Session Safeguarding Training
Saturday 25 May, 2019
Time: 09:30
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
St. Andrews Erskine Church, Robertson Road, Dunfermline.Your presbytery contact is: Ina Dodds or 01383 881688
Dunkeld and Meigle
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Margaret Conroy or 01250 870569
Duns
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Rev Bruce Neill
(Courses available: 2)Edinburgh
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Wednesday 1 May, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
Craiglockhart Church HallIntroductory Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
St Stephen’s Comely BankYour presbytery contact is: Grace MacKay (e)
England
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Sheena Clark
(Courses available: 1)Falkirk
Volunteer Refresher Training
Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Time: 18:30
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
Bo’ness Old KirkPanbrae Road, Bo’ness, EH51 0EN.Your presbytery contact is: Kirsty Nicolson
(Courses available: 2)Glasgow
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Partick SouthSafeguarding Coordinator Training
Thursday 9 May, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Partick SouthTo register for any of the courses listed above please note bookings are made through the presbytery office. You can contact them by email or telephone 0141 332 6606
They will require the name, congregation, email address and phone number of each person for whom you want to book a place. Contact details are required in case of last minute changes, which would only be in extreme situations.
Your presbytery contact is: Valerie Ewart
Gordon
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Sue Whyte
Greenock and Paisley
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contacts is Carolyn Lockhart
Hamilton
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Elizabeth Cruickshank, 01698 285672
International Presbytery
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Julie Gardner
Inverness
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is Annette Clunas
Irvine and Kilmarnock
No courses listed at this time.
No courses listed at this time. Please get in touch with your presbytery contact, Fiona Corrigan
Jedburgh
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is Rev Sandy Young
Jerusalem
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: John McCulloch
(Courses available: 2)Kincardine and Deeside
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Sunday 12 May, 2019
Time: 14:00
Duration: 3 hours
Location:
Feteresso Church, StonehavenIntroductory Safeguarding Training
Monday 27 May, 2019
Time: 18:30
Duration: 3 hours
Location:
Banchory Ternan East Church, BanchoryYour presbytery contact is: Sheila Robertson
(Courses available: 1)Kirkcaldy
Kirk Session Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
St. Kenneths KennowayYour presbytery contact is: Taylor Bell
(Courses available: 1)Lanark
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Wednesday 24 April, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
Forth, St Paul’s, 66 Main Street, Forth ML11 8AAYour presbytery contact is: Caroline Deerin
Lewis
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Sandra McCall
Lochaber
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is Sarah Parrish or 01397 712404
Lochcarron-Skye
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Pres. LochcarronSkye
(Courses available: 6)Lothian
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Belhaven ChurchIntroductory Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Belhaven Parish Church, Belhaven Rd, Dunbar EH42 1NHSafeguarding Panel Training
Saturday 11 May, 2019
Time: 09:30
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Longniddry ChurchKirk Session Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 4 June, 2019
Time: 19:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Gullane Hall (beside church)Introductory Safeguarding Training
Saturday 8 June, 2019
Time: 09:30
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Dalkeith St J KP churchSafeguarding Panel Training
Saturday 7 September, 2019
Time: 09:30
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Haddington West churchYour presbytery contact is: Joan Cape
Melrose and Peebles
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Rev Sheila Moir
Moray
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: John McConnachie
Orkney
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Rev Julia Meason 01856874789
(Courses available: 3)Perth
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Saturday 4 May, 2019
Time: 10:00
Duration: 3 hours
Location:
Comrie Parish ChurchKirk Session Safeguarding Training
Saturday 4 May, 2019
Time: 13:00
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
Comrie Parish ChurchKirk Session Safeguarding Training
Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Time: 19:15
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Location:
Scone Church (Burnside Halls),Your presbytery contact is: Karen Smith
Ross
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Irene Munro
(Courses available: 3)Shetland
Kirk Session Safeguarding Training
Saturday 18 May, 2019
Time: 14:30
Duration: 2 hours
Location:
St Columbas Church, LerwickIntroductory Refresher Training (for volunteer and workers)
Saturday 21 September, 2019
Time: 11:00
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Location:
St Columbas Church, LerwickCoordinator Refresher Training
Saturday 21 September, 2019
Time: 14:00
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Location:
St Columbas Church, LerwickYour presbytery contact is Rosemary Blain
St Andrews
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Sheila Boyd
(Courses available: 5)Stirling
Introductory Safeguarding Training
Saturday 27 April, 2019
Time: 10:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Stirling Rural Church - Exact venue to be confirmed - please contact your safeguarding presbytery contact.Introductory Safeguarding Training
Thursday 9 May, 2019
Time: 18:30
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Stirling Rural Church - exact venue to be confirmed - please contact your safeguarding presbytery contact for information.Introductory Safeguarding Training
Saturday 11 May, 2019
Time: 10:00
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Tillicoultry Parish ChurchIntroductory Safeguarding Training
Monday 20 May, 2019
Time: 18:30
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Allan Park South ChurchIntroductory Safeguarding Training
Thursday 23 May, 2019
Time: 18:30
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location:
Stirling Rural Church - exact venue to be confirmed - please contact the safeguarding presbytery contact for informationYour presbytery contact is Maureen Broatch
(Courses available: 1)Sutherland
Safeguarding Coordinator Training
Saturday 27 April, 2019
Time: 10:00
Duration: 3 hours
Location:
Lairg CoS hall, SutherlandSafeguarding Coordinators should also attend Introductory Safeguarding Training.This training course would also be suitable for safeguarding panel members.Your presbytery contact is: Jacqueline Templeton
Uist
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Alison MacVie
West Lothian
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Alistair Marquis
Wigtown and Stranraer
No courses listed at this time.
Your presbytery contact is: Stewart Anderson