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Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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    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 read
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    Responding 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 read
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    Statement 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 read
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    Update on Smyth review

    17/01/2024

    Update from independent reviewer into the Church's handling of allegations against the late John Smyth

    2 min read
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    National Redress Scheme blog

    13/12/2023

    Publication of blogs on national redress scheme 

    1 min read
  6. Barrister Sarah Wilkinson profile photo

    Publication 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 read
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    National Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) November 2023

    30/11/2023

    Summary National Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) November 2023

    3 min read
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    Update 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 read
  9. Members of the general synod vote by a show of hands

    Synod 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 read
  10. Jane Chevous and Kashmir Garton

    Interim 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