Publication of diocesan safeguarding data 2019-21

The Bishop of Birkenhead, Julie Conalty, has been appointed a deputy lead bishop for safeguarding with a focus on survivor engagement. She takes over from the Bishop of Southampton, Debbie Sellin. 

Information about the Independent Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel for the Church of England.

NEWS / The General Synod today gave final approval to a package of proposals intended to take further the process of making the Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults - both by making the disciplinary processes under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 more effective where safeguarding issues arise and by strengthening the Church's wider legal framework in relation to safeguarding in various ways.

Statements from Bishop Stephen, Archbishop Justin and the National Safeguarding Team.

NEWS / The outcomes of four pilot independent audits into safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England have been published today.

NEWS / 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).

IICSA statement from national safeguarding director