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Leadership Training

This level of training is always delivered by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. We provide a combination of both virtual and face-to-face delivery.

Training consists of two x 90-minute sessions which are usually delivered a week apart (*unless specified below as we do offer some one-day courses). To complete this training successfully, it is imperative that you attend both sessions, complete the pre programme work (which involves answering 6 questions but should take no more than an hour to complete) and complete the post training reflective account. This information will all be sent to you in a separate email following booking. Please contact our training advice inbox if you have any questions about this before booking: safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk. We are happy to help you. 

Who is Leadership safeguarding training for?

Leadership Training is required by all people who play a lead role in shaping the culture of their parish. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • All clergy holding the Bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (including PtO where the PtO specific pathway is not available – please contact the DSA if you require clarification) including Honorary/Assistant Bishops and Chaplains.
  • All Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers holding the Bishop’s licence (under Canons E6 & E8), together with all others who hold the Bishop’s commission, authorisation, or permission to carry out similar ministerial functions (including PtO where exemption has not been given).
  • Parish Safeguarding Officers / Leads in all Church bodies.
  • Ordinands need to have completed the Leadership Pathway before their diaconal ordination and lay ministers in training before they are licensed.
  • Non-executive members of Chapter (unless their role in the diocese requires a higher level).
  • Teaching staff at Theological Education Institutions who are delivering the Leadership Pathway.
  • It should also, according to the local context, include such other people who significantly influence the culture of that Church body. These may include, for example, lay ministry staff employed by a PCC or Bishops’ Mission Order, locally appointed leaders of new worshipping communities, focal ministers, and Churchwardens.*

* Whilst in many contexts the level of influence of Churchwardens may well not reach the threshold, we actively encourage Churchwardens to complete this training. This is ‘required’ when in vacancy.Please contact the DSA to discuss if you are unsure.

The available dates and links to book are as follows:

**By booking onto session 1, you will automatically be booked onto session 2**

CourseDelivery MethodDate & TimeLink to Book
L2026/04ZoomFriday 13th & 20thFebruary10.00 – 11.30amBook Here
L2026/05ZoomMonday 16th & 23rd March 10.00 – 11.30amBook Here
L2026/06ZoomMonday 16th & 23rd March 7.00 – 8.30pmBook Here
L2026/07ZoomTuesday 21st & 28th April 2:00pm – 3:30pmBook here
L2026/08ZoomTuesday 21st & 28th April 7:00pm – 8:30pmBook here
L2026/09Face to Face St. Thomas KendalMonday 11th & 18th May 11:00am – 12:30pmBook here
L2026/10Face to Face St. Thomas KendalMonday 11th & 18th May 2:00pm – 3:30pmBook here
L2026/11Face to Face St. Thomas KendalMonday 11th & 18th May 6:00pm – 7:30pmbook here
L2026/12Face to Face Church House, PenrithTuesday 12th May 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/13Face to Face St Elizabeth’s Church, CarlisleWednesday 13th May & 20th 11:00am – 12:30pmBook here
L2026/14Face to Face St Elizabeth’s Church, CarlisleWednesday 13th May & 20th 2:00pm – 3:30pmBook here
L2026/15Face to Face St Elizabeth’s Church, CarlisleWednesday 13th May & 20th 6:00pm – 7:30pmBook here
L2026/16Face to Face Leadership in a day St. Marys Room, GosforthThursday 14th May 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/17Face to Face Leadership in a day Crosthwaite Sunday School, KeswickTuesday 19th May 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/18Face to FaceLeadership in a day St Mary’s, Holme Cultram, AbbeytownThursday 21st May 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/19ZoomWednesday 10th & 17th June 10:00am – 11:30amBook here
L2026/20ZoomWednesday 10th & 17th June 2:00pm – 3:30pmBook here
L2026/21ZoomThursday 9th & 16th July 10:00am – 11:30amBook here
L2026/22ZoomThursday 9th & 16th July 7:00pm – 8:30pmBook here
L2026/23Face to Face Leadership in a day St Mary’s WindemereMonday 28th September 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/24Face to Face Leadership in a day Church House, PenrithTuesday 29th September 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/25Face to Face Leadership in a day St Thomas, KendalWednesday 30th September 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/26Face to Face Leadership in a day St Elizabeth’s Church, CarlisleThursday 1st October 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here
L2026/27Face to Face Leadership in a day St. Mary’s Harrington, WorkingtonFriday 2nd October 10:00am – 3:00pmBook here

If you have any questions/concerns about the contents or method of delivery of this course, or if there are any ways that we can assist you with your learning, either prior to or during the session, please make contact your Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Jo Van Lachterop at: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk. We will do our best to facilitate your requirements. Please do this as soon as you have booked onto the course.