Safeguarding Children Awareness Course
2019-03-24 14:30 - 18:00 UTC | Al-Kitaab Academy, 10 – 13 Lewisham road, Smethwick, B66 2BP
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, imams, volunteers and any one else working with children aged 0 – 18 or adults with care and support needs (vulnerable adults).

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
What is Safeguarding
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

Click here for pre-course material

Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending these courses.

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Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 | MA Mission Bolton, 365 Halliwell Rd, Bolton, BL1 8DE, United Kingdom
An introduction to teacher training for Madrassas
The Madrassa is one of the most important milestones of Islamic education. This teacher training course explores the basic principles of teaching and Islamic tradition and seeks to empower Muslim educators and deepen the appreciation of Madrassas.
By the end of the course, participants will:
• Understand the importance of policies and procedures around safeguarding within the Madrassa school context;
• Be able to provide a safe, supportive and positive environment for students;
• Understand and provide the different Special Educational Needs (SEN) and implement the teaching methods;
• Develop and strengthen the relationships between students, teachers and parents;
At the end of the training, participants will receive a completion certificate. SFI recommends that you attend the course annually to maintain your knowledge and professional development.
The course is delivered by Dawood Masood, who has been serving at Al-Hira Cultural and Educational Centre, Luton since 2011 as the Head of Educational and Youth Services and a teacher of Islamic Studies.

Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Jamia Masjid Ghausia, Huddersfield, 73 Victoria Road Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3RT, United Kingdom

Effective Governance and Risk Management
2019-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Islamic Centre Nottingham, 3 Curzon Street, St Anne’s, Nottingham, NG3 1DG, United Kingdom
This certified course is essential for current and potential trustees/ management committee members as it will help them to fulfil their legal duties and deal with common governance issues. It provides an introduction to their legal responsibilities in six key areas and how to assess and manage risks.

Participants will also learn how to:

• Run a charitable organisation effectively
• Improve decision making and policy implementation
• Deal with major governance issues
• Complete seven steps of assessing and reducing risks that are linked with faith activities and facilities.

This event is free to members of the SFI Network.

Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Sayyidah Aminah Jamia Masjid, 117 Fagley Road, Bradford, BD2 3LR, United Kingdom

Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-31 14:00 - 18:00 | Masjid Abu Baqr, Rotherham, Russel Street, Eastwood, Rotherham, Yorkshire, S65 1RN, United Kingdom

Emergency Pediatric First Aid at Work - Level 3
2019-05-04 09:30 - 17:00 | Central Mosque and Community Centre, Selborne Street, WS1 2JN
The training consists of the knowledge of first aid to save lives and will cover choking, unconsciousness, bleeding, asthma, meningitis, CPR, stroke and heart attacks. The training is delivered by Denise Smith.
Click here to register.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3
2022-10-26 09:45 - 17:00 | Neeli Masjid, 25-27 Hare Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL11 1JL
The training consists of the knowledge of first aid to save lives and will cover choking, unconsciousness, bleeding, asthma, meningitis, CPR, stroke and heart attacks.
The course is accredited by First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO).
Fee: £50 or £20 for SFI members.

Basic Safeguarding for Faith Institutions
2022-12-07 18:00 - 2023-09-06 20:00
The aim of this course is to develop an awareness of Safeguarding and Child Protection concerns within your faith institution and how to protect children from suffering any harm.
By the end of the course, participants will
• Understand the four categories of child abuse
• Recognise signs of abuse in a child
• To learn what to do should you notice signs of abuse in a child
Upon completion, participants will receive a full set of safeguarding policy templates and a certificate of attendance.

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month
6 PM – 8 PM

Basic Security for your Community
2023-01-09 08:00 - 17:00

Introduction into Lead Roles for Places of Worship
2023-01-18 20:00 - 22:00
This webinar aims at equipping volunteers and staff at faith centres with knowledge about the key duties as lead officers in the following roles:

Safeguarding
Health and Safety
First Aid
Fire Safety

The webinar takes place every third Wednesday of the month. Come join us at our next training session:
January 18, 2023
8-10pm

Fire Safety and Fire Marshal Course
2023-01-25 20:00 - 22:00
The Fire Safety and Fire Marshal course equips its participants with crucial skills to contribute to the safety of everyone at their faith institution. The aim of this course is to develop an awareness of Fire Safety and the duties of a fire marshal.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the health & safety duties of volunteers/employees/teachers;
• Learn how to minimise risks;
• Learn about potential fire risks and how to be a fire marshal.

Join us on the fourth Wednesday of every month
Next session: January 25, 2023
8 PM – 10 PM

Basic Safeguarding Training for Places of Worship
2023-02-01 20:00 - 22:00
These online trainings will enable you to play a role in safeguarding children and young people at a faith centre. During the sessions, you will learn what your role is in keeping children and young people safe.
The webinar takes place every first Wednesday of the month. Come join us at our next training session:
February 1, 2023
8-10pm
