Information about the governance of safeguarding in the Church of England

The Church of England is supporting this year’s Safeguarding Sunday, 10 October 2021.

Information about the Independent Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel for the Church of England.

General Synod voted unanimously today to endorse the Church’s response to the five recommendations from IICSA and urged its national safeguarding steering group to work towards a more fully survivor-centred approach to safeguarding, including arrangements for redress for survivors.

The Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board has published Terms of Reference to review the handling of safeguarding issues regarding the former Dean of Christ Church, Oxford

We are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community.

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

REPORT / Safeguarding Data Report Published

Safeguarding presentation to General Synod from national safeguarding director Alexander Kubeyinje and lead safeguarding bishop Jonathan Gibbs