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.

Statement from lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell on the independent report published today from Fiona Scolding KC, commissioned by Soul Survivor, into the Mike Pilavachi case.

Churches across the country are encouraged to mark Safeguarding Sunday on November 17. 

Former chief crown prosecutor appointed as the independent chair of National Safeguarding Panel.

Summary of the July 2024 meeting of National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG.

Safe Spaces charity welcomes Paul Langham and Craig Russo.

Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
 

General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting 

General Synod has voted to approve the Safeguarding and Learning Development Framework as a Code of Practice which sets out details of the Church’s safeguarding learning pathways, for the next three years.

General Synod today voted on the next steps following the publication of independent reports on safeguarding