*The following article references safeguarding.* To better understand our culture around safeguarding as a diocese, the Bishops’ Leadership Team commissioned an independent facilitator, to run a series of focus groups and online survey with clergy, lay ministers and parish safeguarding co-ordinators.
*The following article references safeguarding.* During the spring and summer term this year, the theme chosen by young people was Safeguarding, with the listening campaign created in partnership with our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
*The following article references safeguarding.* The Bishops' Children and Youth Council have launched their latest listening exercise on the theme of Safeguarding. The goal of this term’s exercise is to help find out what makes children and young people feel safe in church.
*The following article references safeguarding.* A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
*The following article references safeguarding.* The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.
A service of thanksgiving was held during choral evensong at Leicester Cathedral to mark the work of all those who serve as safeguarding coordinators in the Diocese of Leicester.
The Diocese of Leicester’s Safeguarding team are looking for local survivors to participate in a focus group to help develop a survivor strategy for the Diocese of Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, shaping future care and support for survivors.
We are pleased to welcome Adrienne Plunkett as the new Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Oversight Group with effect from 1 January 2023, replacing David Cooper.
Our churches are being invited to mark Safeguarding Sunday with prayer to ask God’s help in becoming a safer place for all.
