The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within its community.

Diocesan Safeguarding Systems Together is an opportunity to reduce the administrative burden for parish volunteers and diocesan staff, whilst promoting a safer environment and culture across the Church of England.

Church of England safeguarding standards published 

The Church of England is supporting this year’s Safeguarding Sunday, 10 October 2021.

The University of Lincoln has worked with a range of organisations including the Church of England to develop a new Postgraduate Certification in Safeguarding: Leading Safer Organisations.

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.

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

REPORT / Safeguarding Data Report Published

Article for Civil Society magazine by lead safeguarding bishop Joanne Woolway Grenfell on safeguarding governance in the Church of England.

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