General Synod today voted in support of next steps on safeguarding independence as outlined in a paper presented to Synod from the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell.

Statement from lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell on the independent report published today from Fiona Scolding KC, commissioned by Soul Survivor, into the Mike Pilavachi case.

Churches across the country are encouraged to mark Safeguarding Sunday on November 17. 

Former chief crown prosecutor appointed as the independent chair of National Safeguarding Panel.

On Tuesday 9th July General Synod debated the revised Abuse (Redress) Measure that will, once it comes into effect, make legal provision for the creation of the Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse. 

Update from September meeting of the National Safeguarding Steering Group 

Church of England safeguarding standards published 

A Review Group has been appointed to oversee an independent review process of the handling of alleged safeguarding issues regarding the former Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

First INEQE independent safeguarding audit report published

Summary of July meeting of National Safeguarding Steering Group