Training

Foundation Module

There are now two ways of completing the Foundation Module: the online edition (completed on Zoom) and the face-to-face edition.

Online Edition

• This version of the Creating Safer Space Foundation Module will be presented using Zoom. To take part, you will need a computer, laptop or tablet with a camera and access to the internet and to Zoom.
• Once the course dates have been publicised, you will be able to book your place using an online booking form.
• You will also need to be able to access a copy of the Foundation Module 2020 handbook and workbook. A pdf copy will be sent to you once your place has been confirmed on one of the training sessions. If you are using the pdf version, you will need to be able to refer to this during the training. If you would prefer a hard copy, these should be available in your circuit, or they can be ordered directly through Methodist Publishing.
• The training takes three hours and will include a break or breaks where you will be encouraged to move away from the computer for a short time.

Face to Face Edition

• This version of the Creating Safer Space Foundation Module will be presented in person in local churches.
• Please contact your Circuit Administrator or Circuit Safeguarding Officer for further details.
• The training takes three hours and will include a break.

Advanced Module

There are now two ways of completing the Advanced Module: the online, blended learning, edition (completed on MCBX and Zoom) and the face-to-face edition.

Advanced Module Online 2023 Edition

This course is split into three parts:

• Advanced Module (online) e-learning – this takes between four and seven hours, depending on your learning style, to complete. It does not have to be completed all at once and can be completed in smaller sections. (The accompanying Workbook is for your personal use and is not assessed).
• Handbook – to support learning during the Advanced Module, and for further study and resources.
• Advanced Module (online) Gathered Session – a two-hour group session via Zoom to consolidate learning from the e-learning.

N.B. the e-learning MUST be completed before attending a Gathered Session.

Once the dates are publicised people will need to:

• Select one of the available dates on which to attend a Gathered Session. This session should be booked at least four weeks in advance.
• Book onto a course.
• Please note that you will need to use some form of computer and have reliable Wi-Fi access throughout this training. You will also need to register for the course using the email address which you will use throughout the training programme. Once registered, you should receive more details via email on how to log into MCBX.
• Complete the online learning. The time this takes will be dependent on an individual's learning style but is between approx. four and seven hours.
• Attend the Gathered Session.

Materials needed for the Advanced Module Online 2023 Edition can be downloaded or collected by participants from an agreed point in each Circuit.

Dates and the booking form for the online training sessions can be found here.

Advanced Module Face to Face 2023 Edition

This Creating Safer Space Advanced Module course is split into three parts:

• Unit 1a – Preparing the Ground booklet (1 hour of self study)
• Core Learning Session – Units 1b-5 (minimum of 4 hours taught)
• Handbook – to support learning during the Advanced Module, and for further study and resources.

N.B. the Preparing the Ground booklet MUST be completed before attending a Core Learning Session.

Once the dates are publicised people will need to:

• Select one of the available dates on which to attend the Core Learning Session. This session should be booked far enough in advance to allow the participant to complete the self-study work.
• Complete the "Preparing the Ground" booklet – this should take approximately an hour.
• Attend the Core Learning Session.

Materials needed for the Advanced Module face-to-face training can be downloaded or collected by participants from an agreed point in each Circuit.