To: bishops, deans, archdeacons, clergy, diocesan secretaries, diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers/advisers, parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, diocesan communications officers, and principals of TEIs.

Update on timeframes after The National Safeguarding Team has received the independent review from Keith Makin.

General Synod today voted in support of next steps on safeguarding independence as outlined in a paper presented to Synod from the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell.

Safe Spaces charity welcomes Paul Langham and Craig Russo.

Following the publication of Sarah Wilkinson’s Review into the ISB and in light of the forthcoming Future of Church Safeguarding review from Professor Jay, the Archbishops’ Council, AC, has set up a  group to consider how to respond and plan next steps. 

Summary National Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) November 2023

Update from September meeting of the National Safeguarding Steering Group 

Summary of March National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting 

Summary of July meeting of National Safeguarding Steering Group 

The Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners has warmly welcomed the report of the independent Oversight Group, the recommendations from which will shape the new Fund for Healing, Repair and Justice.