Bath and Wells Safeguarding Training in Summer 2025
1st May 2025Additional safeguarding courses for the summer period
News
Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse – An update on safeguarding training
1st May 2025The National Safeguarding Team has updated the training requirements for the Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse online course accessed online via the Church of England training portal.
Independent Safeguarding Audit of the Diocese of Bath and Wells
3rd April 2025An update from Bishop Michael and Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager as the two-week safeguarding audit visit to the diocese by INEQE, the independent auditors appointed to evaluate the quality of safeguarding practice in all Church of England dioceses across the country, comes to an end.
Empowered by Christian hope - Diocesan Synod March 2025
27th March 2025“Our calling as God’s people in these days that we have been given to live in is not to be people of denial or despair but people of hope. Hope is one of the great Christian virtues that we are called to live out,” said Bishop Michael at March's Diocesan Synod
Easter Safeguarding Newsletter
21st March 2025Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his Easter newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.
Bishop Michael reports back on the General Synod safeguarding development
14th February 2025At its February session, General Synod engaged in extensive debate about the future of safeguarding. Bishop Michael has reported back on the debate
Bishop Michael: Safeguarding update
29th January 2025Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on safeguarding in Bath and Wells and the wider church.
‘In the Bleak Mid-Winter’
19th December 2024In the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparation and anticipation of comfort and joy, some may feel considerable stress
Scolding Review actions and recommendations
11th December 2024Bishop Michael comments on the Independent Review into Soul Survivor by Fiona Scolding KC.
Safeguarding Christmas Newsletter
5th December 2024With details of the Safeguarding Audit, training, and more.
Diocesan Synod 16 November 2024: ‘God is on the move!’
22nd November 2024Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
Bishop Michael shares a message for Safeguarding Sunday
15th November 2024Resources are available for churches to use on Safeguarding Sunday
Making the most of the safeguarding Train the Trainer Course
8th November 2024The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”.
Bishop Michael & our Safeguarding Manager share their response to Makin Report
8th November 2024Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
Preparations underway for Safeguarding Audit
11th October 2024In March 2025, it will be the turn of Bath and Wells to be audited by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England.
October 2024 Safeguarding Newsletter
8th October 2024This month's newsletter contains lots of useful updates, details of upcoming courses and news about the parish dashboards
Safeguarding Newsletter - Week ending the 20th September 2024
16th September 2024This newsletter is packed with updates, including important training sessions for the Safeguarding Dashboards and upcoming events such as the Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.
Safeguarding newsletter - August 2024
29th August 2024The August Safeguarding newsletter is now available, with exciting team news, Safeguarding Dashboard information, the forthcoming Safeguarding Audit and guidance on working and volunteering with children and young people and much more.
Sign up to one of our autumn safeguarding training sessions
12th August 2024Are you up to date with your safeguarding training? There is a range of safeguarding training sessions planned for autumn 2024, including a new, dedicated safeguarding course for chaplains, the first of which takes place at the end of August.
July Safeguarding newsletter
15th July 2024In this month's Safeguarding Newsletter, read about the upcoming Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum, updates on child-to-parent domestic abuse policies, the importance of completing Parish Dashboards, and details for Safeguarding Sunday 2024. Additionally, the newsletter includes contact information for the Safeguarding team.