Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI)

Basic Safeguarding Training for Places of Worship
2023-02-01 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
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

Women's Safety
2023-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
SAFE explores simple tips to keep you safe during your busy daily life.
We discuss personal safety in both your professional and personal life; including public transport, traveling to and from home, lone working and work visits. We also look at how to use technology to assist with your safety and avoid pitfalls.
SAFE shares CST’s security knowledge with groups outside the Jewish community that are vulnerable to violence, extremism or hate crime.
Come join us:
1 February 2023
2pm

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

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

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

Basic Security for your Community
2022-12-14 12:45 - 14:00
Is your organisation ready for the proposed Protect Duty?
The Government is currently proposing Protect Duty legislation that will make it a duty for places of worship and public buildings to have security measures in place in order to protect their communities from terrorist and hate-crime attacks.
Whilst risks for some communities may remain low, public bodies are advising places of worship to be vigilant and to take-on some key security measures ahead of this proposed legislation.
This webinar hosted Faiths Forum for London (FFL), Community Security Trust (CST) & MOPAC (Mayor of London’s Office for Policing & Crime) is an ideal first step towards being prepared.
Designed to raise your awareness of security. It covers a range of issues from personal safety and emergency procedures to CCTV and IT security. This is a detailed introduction to security for places of worship and vulnerable communities.
Register here.

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

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.

The Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment Webinar
2022-10-11 12:30 - 13:30
The Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) is hosting a one hour webinar (open to all) exploring faith and sustainability. The webinar will be co-presented Kamran Fazil and George Marshall from Climate Outreach.
The webinar will discuss the role faith plays in tackling climate change, it’s role in promoting sustainability , highlighting positive case studies and good practice. George Marshall will discuss his pioneering research on how faith can provide a shared identity and values around which we can build compelling and effective narratives of personal and collective actions.
Click here to register.

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.

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
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 16:00 - 20:00 | Sayyidah Aminah Jamia Masjid, 117 Fagley Road, Bradford, BD2 3LR, 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 11:00 - 15:00 | Jamia Masjid Ghausia, Huddersfield, 73 Victoria Road Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3RT, United Kingdom

Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 | MA Mission Bolton, 365 Halliwell Rd, Bolton, BL1 8DE, United Kingdom

IEMA Webinar - Faith & Sustainability
2019-03-26 12:30 - 13:30
The Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) is hosting a one hour webinar (open to all) exploring faith and sustainability. The webinar will be co-presented by myself and George Marshall from Climate Outreach. I will be talking about the role faith plays in tackling climate change, it’s role in promoting sustainability , highlighting positive case studies and good practice. George Marshall will discuss his pioneering research on how faith can provide a shared identity and values around which we can build compelling and effective narratives of personal and collective actions.

If you’re interested, It’s very easy to register, click here.

Safeguarding Children Awareness Course
2019-03-24 14:30 - 18:00 | 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.

Click here to register.

Safeguarding children awareness training
2019-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Canaan Apostolic Faith Church, Noak Hill Victory Hall, Church Road, Noak Hill, Havering, RM14 1LD
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

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490.

This event is free to members of the SFI Network.

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

Safeguarding Children Awareness Course
2019-03-23 14:30 - 18:00 | Church of Refuge, 59 Talke Road, Walsall, WS5 4PH
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

This event is free to members of the SFI Network.

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

Safeguarding Children Awareness Course
2019-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Islamic Centre Nottingham, 3 Curzon Street, St Anne’s, Nottingham, NG3 1DG, United Kingdom
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

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

This event is free to members of the SFI Network.

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

Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Newcastle Central Mosque, The White House Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, NE4 8RQ, United Kingdom

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-03-17 14:30 - 18:00 | Makki Masjid & Madrasa, 75 Stafford Road, BIRMINGHAM, B21 9DU
The aim of the course is to develop awareness of Health and Safety concerns for your faith institution. The session will enable attendants to build a setting compliant with health and safety

laws.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the five different potential
hazards and related risks;
• Learn how to minimise risks;
• Learn about potential fire risks
Upon completion, participants will receive a full set of notes and a certificate of completion.

Click here to register.

MINAB Leadership Development Programme
2019-03-16 - 2019-03-17 | North Manchester Jamia Mosque, 3 Woodlands Road, Manchester, M8 9LF
The MINAB leaders development programme is a certified personal development course by the Institute of Leadership and Management. Participants will be taught about effective leadership qualities, emotional intelligence and personal development planning to develop their leadership skills through understanding the self.

The course will cover personal development and leadership through:
● Leadership principles and qualities
● Leadership Archetypes
● Emotional intelligence
● Understanding self
● Reflection and personal development planning

Health & Safety Awareness Training
2019-03-10 14:30 - 18:00 | Madina Education Trust, Madian House, Walsall, WS10 9EL

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2019-03-10 09:45 - 13:00 | Central Mosque Committee and Community Centre, 41 Selborne Street, Walsall, WS1 2JN, United Kingdom
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

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

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

Safeguarding Children and Adults Awareness Training
2019-02-26 16:00 - 20:00 | MADINA MASJID, SPENCER STREET, KEIGHLEY, Birmingham, BD21 2PP
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

Pre-course material

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

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

Introduction Effective Governance and Risk Management
2019-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | MADINA MASJID, SPENCER STREET, KEIGHLEY, BIRMINGHAM, BD21 2PP
This certified course is essential for current and potential trustees/ management committee members as it will help them to fulfill 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.

Health and Safety Designated Team Training
2019-02-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Jamiah Abdullah bin Masood Masjid, 78 Evelyn Road, Birmingham, B11 3JJ
This training offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role of the Health and Safety Officer.

The training will outline the main duties of a HSO. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• To carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment.
• To identify hazards and related risks in the day to day activities of your faith institution
This course is delivered by Muhammad Latif.

To register click here.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | BiLD Academy, Burton Upon Trent

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2019-02-23 15:00 - 20:00 | 16 Mapperley Close, London, E11 2SF
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with children aged under 18.

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

For more information, please email Shakil Ahmed: shakil@sfitogether.org
