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

REPORT / Safeguarding Data Report Published

Summary of presentation on safeguarding independence and synod debate on safeguarding

This maps shows the different Diocesan Safeguarding teams located across the country.

Information about the governance of safeguarding in the Church of England

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

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

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

NEWS / Bishop Peter Hancock, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop on Safeguarding Sunday