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). 

Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
 

Church of England response to BBC File on Four Programme relating to the David Tudor, a priest who was prohibited from ministry for life in October. 

New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod

Meg Munn has been reappointed to her role as independent chair of the National Safeguarding Panel, NSP, and has agreed to continue in the role for a further two years. 

Joanne Grenfell, lead bishop for Safeguarding, opens the debate on Managing Allegations Code of Practice, a new Safeguarding code of practice.

NEWS / Church Commissioners top rated for Responsible Investment by UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment.

A Safeguarding Practice Review, SPR, has been jointly commissioned by the National Safeguarding Team and the dioceses of Chelmsford and Southwark to look at the lessons to be learnt from the Church’s handling of the David Tudor case.

Why do churchgoers carry palm crosses? Why will there be processions through towns and cities this Sunday? Why will donkeys be seen in churches and cathedrals this week?

 

The Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs division has published advice to parishes on practical steps to reduce the risk of infection from Coronavirus (COVID-19).