Delivered by Woodland Baines Ltd in conjunction with the Diocesan Safeguarding Office and Fr Barry O’Sullivan, the training took place across three sessions in Romiley, Crewe and Rock Ferry, making the sessions accessible to those serving communities across the diocese.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and an essential part of the Church’s mission to protect children, young people and adults at risk. By ensuring that clergy and volunteers have up-to-date knowledge, practical guidance and a clear understanding of their responsibilities, the diocese continues to develop a culture in which everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

Ongoing safeguarding training plays a vital role in helping those involved in parish life recognise concerns, respond appropriately and understand the procedures for seeking advice and reporting potential abuse. It also reinforces the importance of working together to ensure that safeguarding is embedded in everyday parish activities and ministry.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury’s Safeguarding Office supports clergy and parish volunteers through training, guidance and resources, helping to ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are put into practice consistently across the diocese.

This commitment reflects the Church’s responsibility to care for the most vulnerable and to make its communities places where children and adults at risk are protected, valued and supported.

Find out more about safeguarding, training and resources available through the Diocese of Shrewsbury’s Safeguarding Office.

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