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Safeguarding news and releases

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

    Statement from Archbishops' Council

    30/03/2023

    Statement from Archbishops' Council regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board 

    3 min read
  2. Top tips for the next church survey

    Launch of survivor survey to inform Church of England’s national redress scheme

    16/03/2023

    The National Redress Scheme survivor survey has been put on hold following an issue raised with the National Safeguarding Team, which is now being looked into.

    1 min read
  3. Safe spaces logo

    Independent Evaluation Report published for Safe Spaces Support Service

    14/03/2023

    Report for service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse in England and Wales published.

    3 min read
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    NSSG meeting January 2023

    28/02/2023

    Report on National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting January 2023

    7 min read
  5. Diocese borders map graphic

    Safeguarding diocesan data 2019-21

    21/02/2023

    Publication of diocesan safeguarding data 2019-21

    3 min read
  6. Candles

    Safeguarding presentation to General Synod

    09/02/2023

    Safeguarding presentation to General Synod from national safeguarding director Alexander Kubeyinje and lead safeguarding bishop Jonathan Gibbs

    11 min read
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    Statement on ISB and Christ Church review

    01/02/2023

    Statement from Archbishops' Council on the Independent Safeguarding Board and Christ Church review

    2 min read
  8. Bishop Jo Grenfell

    Bishop of Stepney to be new lead safeguarding bishop

    16/01/2023

    Bishop of Stepney to be new lead safeguarding bishop

    2 min read
  9. A picture of IICSA's logo on the wall

    Joint Response to Recommendations from IICSA Final Report

    12/01/2023

    Response to Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recommendations from the National Safeguarding Steering Group, the House of Bishops and the Archbishops’ Council.

    1 min read
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    Safe Spaces service update

    09/01/2023

    New arrangements for the free service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse

    3 min read