Following the establishment of the National Safeguarding Team in 2015 - replacing a 0.5 national post - the Archbishops' Council has recently reviewed its structure and after consultation will be advertising for a Director of Safeguarding.

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.

Details and timescale published

An interim commissioner of independent reviews has been appointed to ensure the work promised by the former ISB (Independent Safeguarding Board) can continue.

Professor Alexis Jay to develop proposals for fully independent structure for safeguarding scrutiny

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have welcomed two key appointments to the new Independent Safeguarding Board.

Summary of March National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting 

Article for Civil Society magazine by lead safeguarding bishop Joanne Woolway Grenfell on safeguarding governance in the Church of England.

Statement on publication of ISB annual report 

A response from The Bishop of Stepney, Joanne Grenfell, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop.