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Key policy and practice guidance documents which inform the Church of England's safeguarding work.
New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod
NEWS / The Court of Appeal has upheld the freedom of clergy to be office holders rather than employees with its judgement in the case regarding former Worcestershire vicar, Mark Sharpe.
Various documents providing guidance on the disciplinary process
General Synod has voted to approve new safeguarding codes of practice on; Managing and Reporting Safeguarding Concerns and Allegation and on Religious Communities (deemed approved).
This section contains information about guidance relating to family friendly policies.
Documentation, resources and tools for the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards and Quality Assurance Framework.
Links to clergy HR legislation, policy and guidance.
Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel, (NSP).
