Introduction

Each denomination is responsible for the authorisation, training, accreditation and support of its SRE volunteers. This page brings together the requirements of the different denominations in these areas as well as policy issues that affect all providers.

SRE Training and Accreditation

During 2008 a special project, An investigation into current training programmes, accreditation processes and ongoing support of SRE teachers across NSW, was commissioned and funded by ICCOREIS, and carried out by Mary Smith from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The focus of the project was to gain an overview of training and support currently available to SRE volunteers, denominations and groups involved in SRE training.

Discussions initiated during the project covered a range of topics such as the responsibilities of SRE providers, the need to provide adequate training and support for SRE teachers, and the need for different denominations to work together in this area. Several denominations have since reviewed their requirements for child protection, basic training and support. Other providers have recognised the need to advertise the availability of training in their regions more broadly.

The SRE Training and Accreditation page contains a summary of each denomination's accreditation and training requirements, along with contact details for further information.

For details of the Safe Churches Training Agreement (SCTA) see the Safe Churches section of the National Council of Churches website.

For information on training courses, conferences and other events, see the Coming Events page.

The attached document, SRE Training Record, has been produced by ICCOREIS as a means for SRE teachers to record the training courses they have completed. It can be submitted to your church when seeking accreditation or it may be kept as a personal record.

SRE Authorisation

The authorisation of SRE teachers is closely linked with accreditation and training, and once again, each denomination has its own requirements.

The SRE Authorisation page contains a summary of each denomination's processes and requirements for the authorisation of SRE teachers, as well as contact details for further information.

Ethics and SRE