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**
| Course | Delivery Method | Date & Time | Link to Book |
| L2026/09 | Face to Face Leadership in a day St Thomas, Kendal | Monday 11 May 10.30am – 2.45pm | Book here |
| L2026/12 | Face to Face Leadership in a day Church House, Penrith | Tuesday 12 May 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/16 | Face to Face Leadership in a day St Mary's Room, Gosforth | Thursday 14 May 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/17 | Face to Face Leadership in a day Crosthwaite Sunday School, Keswick | Tuesday 19 May 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/20 | Zoom | Wednesday 10 & 17 June 2pm – 3.30pm | Book here |
| L2026/21 | Zoom | Thursday 9 & 16 July 10am – 11.30am | Book here |
| L2026/22 | Zoom | Thursday 9 & 16 July 7pm – 8.30pm | Book here |
| L2026/23 | Face to Face Leadership in a day St Mary’s Windemere | Monday 28 September 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/24 | Face to Face Leadership in a day Church House, Penrith | Tuesday 29 September 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/25 | Face to Face Leadership in a day St Thomas, Kendal | Wednesday 30 September 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/26 | Face to Face Leadership in a day St Elisabeth’s Church, Carlisle | Thursday 1 October 10am – 3pm | Book here |
| L2026/27 | Face to Face Leadership in a day St. Mary’s Harrington, Workington | Friday 2 October 10am – 3pm | Book 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.