Safeguarding Sunday 2023
30th August 2023A time to reflect on our safeguarding journey.
News
Safeguarding Newsletter July 2023
28th July 2023Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his July newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.
Safeguarding newsletter - June 2023
30th June 2023The latest newsletter from the Safeguarding team is now available
Independent Safeguarding Board: Bishop Michael response
22nd June 2023Bishop Michael has responded to the announcement from the Church of England regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board.
Safeguarding Newsletter - May 2023
30th May 2023The latest news for Parish Safeguarding Officers from the Safeguarding team.
Safeguarding Leadership training course improved
25th May 2023A new Safeguarding Leadership training course is now being offered by the Safeguarding team.
Jo Austin has been appointed as diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker
12th May 2023Jo joins the team with a wealth of experience from the Probation Service, where she spent nine years working in both community-based roles and within the prison service.
Safeguarding newsletter: April 2023
24th April 2023Safeguarding Manager Ben Goodhind shares the latest news from the team, including details of new starter Jo Austin, the out of hours helpline and the next Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.
Safeguarding news special: Safeguarding Dashboards
21st March 2023Read the latest news from the safeguarding team, including why you should be using your Safeguarding Dashboard
Safeguarding newsletter: February 2023
2nd March 2023February's news from the Safeguarding team
Safeguarding newsletter: January 2023
27th January 2023Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his January newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.
Revamped Safeguarding training praised
22nd December 2022The Safeguarding Leadership training course, which has been redesigned and relaunched, is generating positive feedback from attendees.
Safeguarding newsletter: Christmas 2022
14th December 2022Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his Christmas newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.
Diocese commits to learn the lessons of the past as PCR2 published
5th October 2022The Church of England has today published the findings of the national Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2). The Diocese of Bath and Wells, along with dioceses across the country, has shared a summary of its report.
Safeguarding Sunday: a time to pray and reflect
27th September 2022Safeguarding Sunday is on 20 November. Join us in prayer as we reflect on safeguarding in our diocese and also give thanks for those who help us be 'a safe church for all.'
Chair of Safeguarding Panel steps down after seven years
10th June 2021Ted Allen, the independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel has officially stepped down, chairing his last meeting of the diocesan Safeguarding Panel after seven years in the role.
Review into past safeguarding cases underway by diocese
5th February 2021All Church of England clergy in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been asked to check their records to ensure that all safeguarding concerns have been reported to appropriate authorities.
IICSA final report: 'We will listen, learn and act'
5th February 2021The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse released its final report in the Church of England yesterday.
Safeguarding Lessons Learnt Review
5th February 2021The Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Rt Revd Peter Hancock, commissioned a Lessons Learnt Review in May 2019, with the objective of ascertaining the key actions and decisions of the diocese; whether these were in line with national policy and what lessons can be learned for the future.
Past Case Review work continues
3rd February 2021Nearly all of our parishes have responded to Bishop Peter's request last March to confirm that any safeguarding issues they were aware of had been reported to the safeguarding team.
