The National Safeguarding Team has commissioned the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) to help improve how the Church treats people who have been abused or are at risk of harm.

New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod

From Bishop Viv Faull, deputy lead safeguarding bishop and co-chair designate of the All Party Parliamentary Group on safeguarding in faith settings.

IICSA statement from national safeguarding director

NEWS / A resource to help local churches do some theological thinking around safeguarding has been published today by the Faith and Order Commission (FAOC), in response to a request by the lead bishop for safeguarding, the Rt Rev Paul Butler.

STATEMENT / Archbishops Council IICSA Opening Statement

Publication of independent overview report relating to William Scott Farrell

 Findings of survivor engagement national survey published

The independent lessons learnt review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam has been published today.

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