Findings of survivor engagement national survey published

Ensuring that victims and survivors who disclose abuse within the Church of England receive appropriate support is a central pillar of the Church’s approach to safeguarding.

Response to Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recommendations from the National Safeguarding Steering Group, the House of Bishops and the Archbishops’ Council.

Publication of diocesan safeguarding data 2019-21

Safeguarding presentation to General Synod from national safeguarding director Alexander Kubeyinje and lead safeguarding bishop Jonathan Gibbs

Church of England safeguarding standards published 

A statement on the Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB)

Bishop of Stepney to be new lead safeguarding bishop

 Overwhelming Synod support for ongoing work on redress at its July 23 session 

Barrister to head independent review into first phase of Church’s Independent Safeguarding Board