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Safeguarding news and releases

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
  1. Lighthouse

    NSSG March meeting

    28/03/2024

    Summary of March National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting 

    3 min read
  2. Person signing a form

    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.

    1 min read
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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.  

    4 min read
  4. Lighthouse

    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.

    1 min read
  5. A person writing on pieces of paper on a desk. Only the hands and mid-torso are visible.

    Response Group on safeguarding reviews: Church Times letter

    08/03/2024

    Response Group on Wilkinson and Jay safeguarding reviews; letter to Church Times 

    2 min read
  6. Bishop of Stepney making a speech at general synod

    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

    6 min read
  7. Dr Alexis Jay portrait

    Publication of Jay Review

    21/02/2024

    Archbishops welcome publication of Future of Church Safeguarding Report

    4 min read
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    Appeal from independent Soul Survivor Review

    12/02/2024

    Appeal from independent Soul Survivor Review 

    1 min read
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    National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG, January update

    31/01/2024

    Update from National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG, January meeting 

    4 min read
  10. Headshot of Bishop Robert

    New deputy lead safeguarding bishop appointed

    30/01/2024

    New deputy lead safeguarding bishop appointed

    3 min read