National Safeguarding Team related articles

The Archbishops’ Council has approved the next steps in independent oversight of the National Safeguarding Team (NST), with the first phase to be implemented by the summer. 

The Church of England has today published its detailed responses to the recommendations of the IICSA report from October.

A statement from Bishop Peter Hancock, Church of England lead safeguarding bishop:

STATEMENT / Lead safeguarding Bishop responds to BBC Panorama programme.

Response to reports of the death of John Smyth from the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Peter Hancock, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop.

A Betrayal of Trust, the independent report into the Church's handling of the allegations concerning the late Hubert Victor Whitsey, former Bishop of Chester, was published in October.  

Safeguarding consultant Jane Humphreys has been appointed as the independent reviewer into the Church of England’s handling of the allegations relating to the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam.

A new service providing vital support for survivors of church-related abuse has become operational.

REPORT / Safeguarding Data Report Published

COMMENT / Throughout the year churches across the country open their doors to people of all ages, for services, weekday clubs and vital community projects.