NEWS / The Bishop of Bath and Wells, Peter Hancock, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop addressed February’s Synod on national developments and the Church’s preparation for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA.

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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have welcomed two key appointments to the new Independent Safeguarding Board.

Two new members appointed to the National Safeguarding Panel (NSP)

A statement on the Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB)

Alexander Kubeyinje will be the Church of England’s new permanent national director of safeguarding

At its April meeting General Synod unanimously approved the draft Safeguarding (Code of Practice) Measure which strengthens and clarifies the obligation to follow safeguarding guidance. 

Melissa Caslake, the Church of England’s national director of safeguarding, is moving on to a new role as Chief Officer for Children’s services for Devon County Council.

INEQE Safeguarding Group has been appointed by the Archbishops’ Council to carry out the next round of independent external audits of Church of England dioceses and cathedrals, starting in January 2024.