The Bishop of Birkenhead, Julie Conalty, has been appointed a deputy lead bishop for safeguarding with a focus on survivor engagement. She takes over from the Bishop of Southampton, Debbie Sellin. 

Safeguarding Sunday prayer video launched

NEWS / The outcomes of four pilot independent audits into safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England have been published today.

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

The Church of England is investing in a ground-breaking programme of safeguarding training and resources, created especially for children and young people.

Statements from Bishop Stephen, Archbishop Justin and the National Safeguarding Team.

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within its community.

The Archbishops’ Council, at its meeting on Wednesday (Sept 23), voted unanimously for safeguarding proposals to offer both immediate practical support to survivors of abuse and also to strengthen independence in the Church’s safeguarding work.

NEWS / The General Synod today gave final approval to a package of proposals intended to take further the process of making the Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults - both by making the disciplinary processes under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 more effective where safeguarding issues arise and by strengthening the Church's wider legal framework in relation to safeguarding in various ways.

A church that is younger and more diverse