The Church of England has announced the establishment of “a group to consider how to respond and plan next steps” following the publication of Sarah Wilkinson’s Review of the Independent Safeguarding Board and in light of the forthcoming Future of Church Safeguarding review to assist Professor Alexis Jay OBE in recommending a model for fully independent safeguarding within the Church. The press release reads as follows:

“Following the publication of Sarah Wilkinson’s Review into the ISB and in light of the forthcoming Future of Church Safeguarding review from Professor Jay, the Archbishops’ Council, AC, has set up a group to consider how to respond and plan next steps.

The AC has publicly committed to learning lessons for the future delivery of independent safeguarding oversight noting the vital importance of this for all who come into contact with the Church but particularly for victims and survivors who will play an integral part in this work. Continue reading →