CCL national training course details and dates

Community chaplaincy listening (CCL)

CCL national training course details and dates

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Below you will find details of any upcoming national training and how to apply.

Train the trainer

National CCL listener training

2025/26

CCL Listener Training - 2025 Blended Learning Pilot

NES is launching a blended learning format for CCL Listener Training in 2025. This pilot programme delivers the same comprehensive course content and skills practice as our established 4-day in-person training, while offering greater accessibility through a flexible combination of online and face-to-face learning.

Course Format

eLearning modules for foundational knowledge
Facilitated Microsoft Teams sessions for interactive learning
In-person skills practice for hands-on skills practice arranged by local board

Attendance Requirements

To successfully complete this training, participants must achieve the following:

7 flipped classroom modules (100% completion required)
Attendance at 6 out of 7 online sessions (each 1½ hours)
A post course local in-person session - arranged by your local CCL Lead

Please note: Failure to meet these requirements will prevent course completion.

Schedule

Weekly Online Sessions

Session 1 - Tuesday 14^th October 2025 – 3-4.30pm
Session 2 - Tuesday 21^st October 2025 – 3-4.30pm
Session 3 - Tuesday 28^th October 2025 – 3-4.30pm
Session 4 - Tuesday 4^th November 2025 – 3-4.30pm
Session 5 - Tuesday 11^th November 2025 – 3-4.30pm
Session 6 - Tuesday 18^th November 2025 – 3-4.30pm
Session 7 - Tuesday 25th November 2025 - 3-4.30pm

These will all be held via MS Teams

eLearning Preparation

Modules sent 6 days before each online session
Example: Module 1 distributed Wednesday 8^th October for Tuesday 14^th October session

In-Person Skills Day

Session 8 – This will be organised locally by your CCL Board Lead and held after session 7

How to Apply

Applications require endorsement from your NHS Board's Community Chaplaincy Listening Lead. Please ask them to complete the CCL Listening Training Application Form to secure your place on this training programme.

National CCL - train the trainer training

2025/26

This course is delivered in a blended learning format consisting of flipped classroom eLearning modules, facilitated MS Teams sessions and homework. The MS Teams sessions take place over two full days (10am to 4pm) and one half day over a total period of five to six weeks, with presentations to be prepared between each MS Team session.

Facilitated MS Teams dates 2nd & 16th February 2026 (both 10am-4pm) and 2nd March 2026 10am-1pm - TBC

Flipped classroom material sent out 2 weeks ahead of each MS Teams session, with submitted ‘homework’ due the working day prior to that session. Participants should allocate sufficient time to complete this work.

If you are interested in becoming a CCL trainer please ask your Line Manager to complete the CCL Trainer Application Form as soon as possible.

If there is sufficient applications before the planned February 2026 training we shall endeavour to arrange an additional training course before the end of 2025.