Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across the Catholic Church in England and Wales. This national online training portal provides consistent, high-quality safeguarding learning, aligned to nationally agreed One Church standards and tailored to your role and responsibilities.


This portal is provided as part of the Church’s commitment to continuous learning, survivor-centred practice, and effective safeguarding across the Church.

Who is this training for?
Safeguarding training is available to everyone involved in the life and ministry of the Church, including:

  • Bishops and religious leaders
  • Trustees and senior leaders
  • Clergy and religious
  • Safeguarding professionals and volunteers
  • Parish staff and volunteers
  • Anyone with a safeguarding responsibility, at any level

Courses are tailored by role, ensuring learning is relevant, proportionate, and practical.

What will you learn?

All training on this portal is aligned to national One Church safeguarding standards and reflects best practice in:
  • Safeguarding roles and responsibilities
  • Creating safe church environments
  • Recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns
  • Survivor-centred and trauma-informed practice
  • Professional boundaries and safe ministry
  • Learning from past failures and emerging risks

Content is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains current, evidence-informed, and responsive to learning from across the safeguarding system.
"Safeguarding is not merely a Church policy but a 'Gospel imperative' that springs from the dignity of humanity created in God's image"
Pope Francis

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