Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel, (NSP).

The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel has appointed two new members. The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel has appointed two new members. 

This guidance offers a 'practical path' to net zero carbon for church buildings, showing where most churches should start, and the more advanced projects for churches who use more energy. 

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

Summary of National Safeguarding Steering Group May meeting 2023

Documentation, resources and tools for the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards and Quality Assurance Framework.

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.

The meeting began with an announcement by the chair, the Church’s lead safeguarding bishop, Jonathan Gibbs, that the contract for Zena Marshall, as interim national safeguarding director, has been extended to April 2022.

Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy - Appendix 3

Summary of presentation on safeguarding independence and synod debate on safeguarding