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Key policy and practice guidance documents which inform the Church of England's safeguarding work.
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.
New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod
Safeguarding Guidance and Policy Documents
Various documents providing guidance on the disciplinary process
Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs) are created when Christian denominations work together under a formal agreement. The most common of these is when denominations come into partnership by setting up a single congregation.
This section contains information about guidance relating to family friendly policies.
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).
Managing Safeguarding Practice Reviews
