Safeguard Training at Valley Church and VCDL
Safeguarding Training
2025 - 2026
Welcome to the safeguarding training for Valley Church and Valley Centre Developments Ltd. We thank you for taking the time and commitment to access and complete this training.
This is for anyone who has been signposted to complete our level 1 Pastoral Safeguarding Training as part of their role. This includes volunteers, staff, and people who may be changing roles within the organisation and need a refresher to support consider our policies from a new perspective.
The session is in three parts, with a follow-up task to complete to receive confirmation and a completion certificate for attending the course.
Part 1 - Culture and Context of Safeguarding at Valley
Part 2 - Level 1 Safeguard Training
Part 3 - Applying Valley’s Safeguarding practices in your role
Final task - Quiz and Sign off from your Team Leader or Line Manager
Before you start:
Ensure you can play the video linked below.
Download a copy of the Handbook that works alongside the training video. SAVE a copy on your device or PRINT it out.
Play the video and pause it at key points to help you complete any suggested activities.
You will need to follow the activities and make notes as you work through the three sections. Some people would be happy to type directly into the document, while others prefer to handwrite on the paper version.
You can work through this on your own, or team leaders may use the video and Handouts to guide you through the session as a group.
Valley Church is a member of Thirtyone:Eight, a Christian organisation that equips and supports churches in safeguarding children and adults at risk. Contact 0303 0031111
We follow the safer recruitment process for all staff and volunteers and provide safeguarding training and ongoing support to ensure a safe and caring environment.
Valley Church Safeguarding Leads
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Cole Andrew
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Claire Pemberton
If you have a safeguarding concern at Valley Church, get in touch with a safeguarding team member in the following ways:
pastoral@valleychurch.eu
Phone
01772 696717 (Ext9)
Alternatively you can fill out a Report Form
Reporting a Concern:
Emergency Assistance
If a child, young person, or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, contact the police and social services straight away.
Police - 999 or 01772 614444
Lancashire adult safeguarding team - 0300 123 6720.
Children’s Services - 0300 123 6720 or out of hours - 0300 123 6722.
Additional agencies providing round-the-clock or specialist assistance:
Lancashire County Council
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/safeguarding/
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline:
0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line:
0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline:
0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline:
116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.