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IICSA publishes final report
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published the final report of its hearings and investigations on 20 October.
New law includes religious settings in ‘positions of trust’
The government is extending the law that prevents adults from engaging in sexual relationships with 16 or 17-year-olds, to include adults who work in religious settings.
Maundy Thursday: Being a loving and safe church community
Sharon Barr, Designated Safeguarding Lead for the United Reformed Church, reflects upon Maundy Thursday and the safeguarding link for those in churches.
¹ú²úÎÞÂë responds fully to IICSA report
Detailed response from the ¹ú²úÎÞÂë to the IICSA report into Child Protection in Religious Organisations and Settings (September 2021)
Guidance for ¹ú²úÎÞÂë local church activities in private dwellings
Safeguarding guidance from the ¹ú²úÎÞÂë for churches undertaking organised church activities in private dwellings
¹ú²úÎÞÂë’s Safeguarding Symposium
On 12th October 2023 the safeguarding team at the ¹ú²úÎÞÂë launched good Practice 6 at an online symposium
Safeguarding Newsletter
The Safeguarding Newsletter provides an update on all safeguarding matters across the denomination along with synod-specific information
Safeguarding Strategic Plan
Information on the six main objectives in the ¹ú²úÎÞÂë's five-year strategic plan for safeguarding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding people is a core part of the ¹ú²úÎÞÂë’s mission. Find out what we do to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable members of society