Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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Update on NST independent oversight
15/12/2020
The Archbishops’ Council has voted unanimously that a proposal on interim independent oversight of the National Safeguarding Team is to be put in place before February Synod (2021) to pave the way for full independent oversight, by February Synod 2022. Both the Archbishops’ Council and the House of Bishops have already endorsed the principle of independence for the Church’s safeguarding work.
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National safeguarding director takes up new role
04/12/2020
Melissa Caslake, the Church of England’s national director of safeguarding, is moving on to a new role as Chief Officer for Children’s services for Devon County Council.
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Unanimous Synod support for IICSA report
25/11/2020
Synod today voted unanimously to fully accept the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s (IICSA) final investigation report into the Anglican Church.
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Update on Church’s response to IICSA report
16/11/2020
Following the publication (Oct 6) of its overarching IICSA report, the Church’s national governing bodies have all endorsed a motion apologising to victims and survivors and committing to urgently implementing the six IICSA recommendations. There will be a particular focus on independent safeguarding and redress for survivors and victims
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PCR2 Reference Group for National Church Institutions and Archbishops publishes terms of reference
12/10/2020
The Terms of Reference for the ‘PCR2 Reference Group’ which will oversee Past Cases Review 2 for the National Church Institutions has been published today.
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Statement on publication of IICSA report
06/10/2020
From the Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop and Melissa Caslake the Church’s national director of safeguarding.
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IICSA report; open letter
02/10/2020
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse; an open letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the lead safeguarding bishop and the national director of safeguarding.
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Safe Spaces launches to offer support to survivors
29/09/2020
A new service providing vital support for survivors of church-related abuse has become operational.
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Unanimous support from Archbishops’ Council on safeguarding proposals
25/09/2020
The Archbishops’ Council, at its meeting on Wednesday (Sept 23), voted unanimously for safeguarding proposals to offer both immediate practical support to survivors of abuse and also to strengthen independence in the Church’s safeguarding work.
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House of Bishops - National Safeguarding Steering Group
18/09/2020
Short Summary of September 2020 meeting
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