Training for Jesuits

The Jesuits in Britain provides safeguarding training for all its members, beginning in the Novitiate, and requires all Jesuits living and working in the Province to attend training courses at regular intervals. Safeguarding training is also required of those working with and for the Province who are in regular contact with children and vulnerable adults.

To access this training resource via the Jesuits in Britain

1. Email safeguarding@jesuit.org.uk to register your interest with your name, email address, the name of your parish/community, and your role.

2. On receipt of your email the safeguarding administrator will register your email address with EduCare.

3. You will receive a Welcome Email from EduCare where you will be sent a password to access the online courses.

Recruitment & codes of practice

The Jesuits in Britain complies with church and national requirements regarding checking the suitability of all individuals involved in its ministries and works, whether Jesuits, salaried staff, or volunteers, using the civil vetting procedures of the DBS (in England & Wales) and PVG (in Scotland).

In all its works it abides by the Codes of Practice issued by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Authority CSSA (in England & Wales) and the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service SCSS (in Scotland).

To read these Codes of Practice in detail, please