Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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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.
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Leading public law barrister to head review into Independent Safeguarding Board
11/09/2023
Barrister to head independent review into first phase of Church’s Independent Safeguarding Board
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Concerns substantiated in Mike Pilavachi investigation
06/09/2023
Concerns substantiated in Mike Pilavachi investigation - update from joint internal Church investigation by the National Safeguarding Team and diocese of St Albans
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Consultation on proposals for fully independent safeguarding structure begun by Prof Alexis Jay
16/08/2023
Details and timescale published
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Next round of independent safeguarding audits
02/08/2023
INEQE Safeguarding Group has been appointed by the Archbishops’ Council to carry out the next round of independent external audits of Church of England dioceses and cathedrals, starting in January 2024.
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National Safeguarding Steering Group
31/07/2023
Summary of July meeting of National Safeguarding Steering Group
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Welcome for Professor Alexis Jay
20/07/2023
Professor Alexis Jay to develop proposals for fully independent structure for safeguarding scrutiny
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Statements in response to the resignation of Meg Munn
12/07/2023
Statements in response to the resignation of Meg Munn, independent chair of the National Safeguarding Panel
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Update statement on Mike Pilavachi investigation
11/07/2023
Update statement on Mike Pilavachi investigation
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New safeguarding practice review policy approved
11/07/2023
New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod
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