| Title | Safer Recruitment and People Management Code of Practice |
| Author | Clare Worrell and Deborah McGovern ([email protected]) |
| This version | 2 |
| Date of approval | 10 February 2026 |
| Date of publication | 6 March 2026 |
| Date of implementation | 1 June 2026 |
| Planned review date | February 2029 |
Why Safer Recruitment & People Management is important
We know that Safer Recruitment and People Management is an integral part of keeping people safe in the Church. But what does this mean in practice? This short video features people on the ground talking in their own words about their experiences with Safer Recruitment and People Management – why it’s important to them and how they have implemented the Code Requirements. The video also features a survivor’s perspective on why this is important. If you are affected by this reflection, you can contact Safe Spaces. Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.