| The PSO Induction Pathway must be undertaken by Parish Safeguarding Officers appointed from January 2022 onwards. |
Why?It is important that Parish Safegiarding Officers have a good understanding of their role, responsibilities and working relationships. |
Mandatory RequirementsThe Basic Awareness and Foundation Pathways must both be completed before anyone undertakes the PSO Induction Pathway. The PSO Induction Pathway is mandatory for Parish Safeguarding Officers appointed from January 2022 onwards. |
Notes of clarificationThe PSO Induction Pathway is delivered by your diocesan safeguarding team. Wherever possible, it must be completed within six months of a Parish Safeguarding Officer being appointed to their role. Once completed, this training does not need to be repeated. Good practiceThe PSO Induction Pathway is also recommended for Parish Safeguarding Officers appointed before January 2022. Links to useful resourcesThe latest version of the Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework was approved by General Synod in July 2024. It came into force on 1 January 2025. |
What's changed?Section 4.1 of the new Framework has no significant changes regarding the PSO Induction Pathway. |
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