Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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Independent co-chair for safeguarding Response Group appointed
16/04/2024
Lesley-Anne Ryder, an experienced CEO and chair who has worked in national and local government and the health and charity sectors, has been appointed the independent co-chair of the Response Group looking at two important reports on independence and safeguarding in the Church of England.
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First INEQE independent safeguarding audit report published
11/04/2024
First INEQE independent safeguarding audit report published
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Mike Pilavachi: Statement from National Safeguarding Team
09/04/2024
National Safeguarding statement following survivor testimony
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Survey for initial response to Jay report
21/03/2024
A key survey has been published today for anyone who wishes to make an initial response to the recommendations made by Professor Jay in her report on the Future of Church Safeguarding.
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Church of England announces administrator of its National Redress Scheme
20/03/2024
The Church of England has appointed Kennedys Law to develop further and manage its National Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse.
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Interim commissioner's work to continue
11/03/2024
Kevin Crompton, the interim commissioner of independent reviews relating to the work promised by the former ISB (Independent Safeguarding Board) will continue his work with survivors and victims for a further 12 months.
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Response Group on safeguarding reviews: Church Times letter
08/03/2024
Response Group on Wilkinson and Jay safeguarding reviews; letter to Church Times
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Safeguarding independence: next steps discussed by General Synod
24/02/2024
General Synod today voted on the next steps following the publication of independent reports on safeguarding
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Publication of Jay Review
21/02/2024
Archbishops welcome publication of Future of Church Safeguarding Report
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