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

The National Safeguarding Team has announced the conclusion of work to review all clergy under the authority or oversight of the Church of England who are criticised in the Makin review.

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 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.

Summary of National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting, October 2024

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.

Archbishop of Cape Town announces review following publication of Makin Report.

To: bishops, deans, archdeacons, clergy, diocesan secretaries, diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers/advisers, parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, diocesan communications officers, and principals of TEIs.

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.