New legislation governing Diocesan Boards of Education (DBEs), which oversee and support Church of England schools, has received final approval from General Synod.

NEWS / Synod voted today that proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues be brought forward.

New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals receive final approval by General Synod.

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

General Synod votes to enact IICSA recommendation on Diocesan Safeguarding Officers

 

The Church of England’s CDM Working Group has published a progress report acknowledging the hurt experienced by many under the CDM process, and recommending that the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 is replaced with a new piece of legislation.

Publication of diocesan safeguarding data 2019-21

Trustees write to Rochester Diocesan Synod following recent motion of no confidence in Archbishop Council safeguarding leadership.

Changes have been announced making it easier for parishes to apply for funding to support fabric repairs.

FEATURE / The Church of England’s digital communications team has trained more than 200 parishes in social media and writing for the web.