United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough

8th Jan – 25th Feb

Safeguarding Trust Training January–February 2026

A number of Safeguarding Trust Training sessions for staff and volunteers and for Safeguarding Trust Panel Members has been organised for early in the New Year.

Safeguarding Trust Training provides essential training for staff and volunteers in the Church of Ireland’s Safeguarding Trust framework. The training will cover best practice in creating safe environments for children.

These sessions will take place online as follows:

 

Upcoming Staff/Volunteer Training:

All of the following training dates take place on Zoom: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 19:30 Saturday 17th January 2026 at 16:00 Monday 19th January 2026 at 19:00 Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 19:00 Saturday 7th February 2026 at 11:00 Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 19:00 Monday 16th February 2026 at 19:00 Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 19:00

This is aimed at all new and existing parish staff and volunteers who have contact with children. Please note this training is not for incumbents and SGT Panel Member training is separate.

 

Upcoming Panel Member Training:

Two training dates for Panel Members are available in person at Whitechurch Parish Church, delivered by Dr Niall Moore, Safeguarding Manager for Policy and Training: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 18:30 Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 18:30

This training is for new and existing Safeguarding Trust Panel Members only.

Both staff/volunteer and panel training sessions can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/staff-and-volunteer-training-4622493

Dublin and Glendalough’s Safeguarding Compliance Officer, Clark Brydon, has requested that these dates be circulated widely in parishes and that those who need to attend are encouraged to register. Each parish has been circulated with information.