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.

Proposals move forward after Safeguarding debate.

NEWS / Responding Well to Domestic Abuse: Policy and Practice Guidance

General Synod votes to enact IICSA recommendation on Diocesan Safeguarding Officers

 

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

Update on actions being taken in response to the Makin review.

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). 

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

The final stages for publishing a National Register of Clergy, to strengthen safeguarding in the Church of England, are now underway.

Summary of presentation on safeguarding independence and synod debate on safeguarding