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General Synod today voted to endorse key priorities for action on safeguarding, focusing on themes which came out of the first set of hearings, in March, by IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) into the ‘Anglican Church’.
The Archbishops’ Council has voted unanimously that a proposal on interim independent oversight of the National Safeguarding Team is to be put in place before February Synod (2021) to pave the way for full independent oversight, by February Synod 2022. Both the Archbishops’ Council and the House of Bishops have already endorsed the principle of independence for the Church’s safeguarding work.
Statement on publication of ISB annual report
STATEMENT / Archbishops Council IICSA Opening Statement
Archbishops welcome publication of Future of Church Safeguarding Report
Melissa Caslake, the Church of England’s national director of safeguarding, is moving on to a new role as Chief Officer for Children’s services for Devon County Council.
The Church of England has today published its detailed responses to the recommendations of the IICSA report from October.
Blog from new lead safeguarding bishop as he takes up the role.
The Archbishops’ Council has approved the next steps in independent oversight of the National Safeguarding Team (NST), with the first phase to be implemented by the summer.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have welcomed two key appointments to the new Independent Safeguarding Board.