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Safeguarding news and releases

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
  1. Church of England preview image

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Church of England preview image

    Christ Church Review Group announced

    02/11/2023

    A Review Group has been appointed to oversee an independent review process of the handling of alleged safeguarding issues regarding the former Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

    3 min read
  5. National Safeguarding Standards

    Safeguarding standards published

    17/10/2023

    Church of England safeguarding standards published 

    3 min read
  6. A report cover

    Findings of survivor engagement national survey published

    11/10/2023

     Findings of survivor engagement national survey published

    3 min read
  7. Barrister Sarah Wilkinson profile photo

    Independent Safeguarding Board Review announces October 31 deadline for submission of evidence

    05/10/2023

    The barrister who is conducting the independent review into the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board has set a deadline for the submission of evidence.

    1 min read
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    NSSG September meeting

    02/10/2023

    Update from September meeting of the National Safeguarding Steering Group 

    3 min read
  9. Church of England preview image

    Submission on Government consultation on mandatory reporting

    19/09/2023

    Church of England submission on Government consultation on mandatory reporting

    1 min read
  10. Church of England preview image

    Update on work promised by former ISB – interim commissioner appointed

    14/09/2023

    An interim commissioner of independent reviews has been appointed to ensure the work promised by the former ISB (Independent Safeguarding Board) can continue.

    2 min read