Response group for Wilkinson and Jay reviews
23/01/2024
Following the publication of Sarah Wilkinson’s Review into the ISB and in light of the forthcoming Future of Church Safeguarding review from Professor Jay, the Archbishops’ Council, AC, has set up a group to consider how to respond and plan next steps.
2 min readResponding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse – Video summaries
22/01/2024
A number of survivors and safeguarding professionals from the National Safeguarding Team, dioceses and parishes have worked together to develop a series of videos.
2 min readStatement on complaint against Mike Pilavachi
18/01/2024
The National Safeguarding Team, NST, has been updated on its complaint against the Reverend Mike Pilavachi, under the Clergy Discipline Measure.
3 min readUpdate on Smyth review
17/01/2024
Update from independent reviewer into the Church's handling of allegations against the late John Smyth
2 min readPublication of independent review into Church’s Independent Safeguarding Board
11/12/2023
Report by leading barrister Sarah Wilkinson into the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
3 min readNational Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) November 2023
30/11/2023
Summary National Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) November 2023
3 min readUpdate on Mike Pilavachi investigation
23/11/2023
Update from Soul Survivor and diocese of St Albans following completion of investigation into Mike Pilavachi in September
1 min readSynod approves next steps for national redress scheme
14/11/2023
General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting
8 min readInterim chair and vice chair for Church’s National Safeguarding Panel
08/11/2023
Interim chair and vice chair appointed to Church’s National Safeguarding Panel
2 min read
Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.