On October 5th the Church of England published its summary report of the Past Cases Review that has taken place over the last three years. The project, begun in 2019, has been scrutinised twice by the National Safeguarding Panel, first in October 2020 https://chairnsp.org/2020/11/23/past-cases-review-2/ and again in December 2021 https://chairnsp.org/2022/01/13/past-cases-review-2-project/. Background In May 2007, the … Continue reading Publication of Past Cases Review 2
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Clergy Conduct Measure
At its last meeting the National Safeguarding Panel scrutinised the proposal to introduce a Clergy Conduct Measure (CCM) to replace the Clergy Discipline Measure (CDM). A report is also going to the Church of England Synod being held in York over the coming days. FINAL DRAFT CCM SYNOD REPORT (churchofengland.org) Background A Church Working Party … Continue reading Clergy Conduct Measure
ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING PANEL
Introduction This report covers the work of the National Safeguarding Panel during the calendar year 2021. The Panel continued to adapt to the Covid 19 pandemic, holding meetings in the early part of the year on Zoom. In July, the Panel hosted a series of webinars before holding two hybrid meetings. In October, most people … Continue reading ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING PANEL
Past Cases Review 2 project
In May 2007, the House of Bishops recognised the need for a review of past cases of child abuse. Past Cases Review 2007-2009 (PCR) was intended to ensure that any risks to children were identified, support provided to survivors and lessons learned. In 2016 concerns were expressed about just how well it had been conducted … Continue reading Past Cases Review 2 project
Taking Zoom to the next level
Yesterday the National Safeguarding Panel (NSP) took the plunge and held a good practice event via Zoom with an invited audience of those engaged in safeguarding in the Church of England. Fortunately, with the excellent support of Church of England staff, the technology worked well. The event consisted of four separate webinars each lasting half … Continue reading Taking Zoom to the next level
Implementing the IICSA recommendations
The National Safeguarding Panel meeting considered the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). We welcomed Zena Marshall, Interim Safeguarding Director and David Worlock, Deputy Director from the National Safeguarding Team, William Nye, Secretary General, Archbishops’ Council and Jonathan Gibbs, Lead Bishop for Safeguarding. The panel recognised the complexity … Continue reading Implementing the IICSA recommendations
Archbishops and Bishops
The National Safeguarding Panel invited both Archbishops to answer questions on safeguarding. They attended our December meeting via Zoom for around an hour each. Below is a summary of the key areas of the discussions. Wrong-footed The first question was ‘what they thought had gone well with safeguarding?’ – which wrong footed both Archbishops. Within … Continue reading Archbishops and Bishops
Past Cases Review 2
In May 2007, the House of Bishops recognised the need for a review of past cases of child abuse. This followed court appearances by several clergy and church officers, charged with sexual offences against children. What became known as the Past Cases Review 2007-2009 (PCR) was intended to ensure that any risks to children were … Continue reading Past Cases Review 2
TIME FOR REVIEW
The National Safeguarding Panel again used Zoom for its September meeting given the pandemic. The Panel expect to meet remotely for the foreseeable future. We welcomed a new Panel member, Kevin Ball, who has extensive experience working in children’s social work. He replaces Roger Singleton, who has completed his term. There were two major items: … Continue reading TIME FOR REVIEW
Meg Munn | Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel 