Update from the November meeting of the National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG

General Synod has voted to approve new safeguarding codes of practice on; Managing and Reporting Safeguarding Concerns and Allegation and on Religious Communities (deemed approved). 

Proposals move forward after Safeguarding debate.

The INEQE Safeguarding Group has today published its first annual report into the independent audit work looking at safeguarding arrangements within Church of England dioceses and cathedrals.

general synod debate on the Makin Review, published in November, which looked at the Church's handling of the horrendous abuse by the late John Smyth

The National Survivor Participation Framework is a guide for any Church body and any victim or survivor who participates or wants to participate in making safeguarding changes in the Church of England.

The Church's Lead Safeguarding Bishop responds to the publication of a report by the Anglican Church in South Africa.

Statements following the announcement that Bishop John Perumbalath will resign as Bishop of Liverpool.

Statement provided in response to an item on Channel 4 news this evening about the Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath.

Summary of National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting, October 2024