Introduced by Bishop Michael, our annual review shares a host of inspiring examples of people from around our diocese living and telling the story of Jesus throughout last year.
All the latest news and information from the Safeguarding team
A safeguarding evening at Wells Cathedral and a reception afterwards at the Bishop’s Palace, brings the Diocesan Safeguarding team and colleagues from statutory and voluntary organisations together.
This month's Safeguarding Newsletter contains all the latest updates and information from the Safeguarding team
This month’s Safeguarding Newsletter, is packed with important updates and opportunities to get involved.
This month’s safeguarding newsletter is filled with guidance, advice and information about upcoming courses and events.
This November many churches across Bath and Wells celebrated Safeguarding Sunday, these services can also be held throughout the year. 'Reflections on Safeguarding', a collection of poems about safeguarding written by people from across our diocese is available to download and share.
Coming together to reflect, pray and renew our commitment to ensuring our churches are a safe space for everyone. Resources for use in churches.
This year’s Safeguarding Sunday takes place on Sunday, 16 November. Find out how you can join with thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions to share the message of the importance of safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
Bishop Michael responds to the data breach by Kennedys Law LLP, who are responsible for administering the independent safeguarding Redress Scheme for the Church of England.
The results of the independent review into safeguarding in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and Wells Cathedral have been published today. INEQE, who are in the process of evaluating the quality of safeguarding practice in all Church of England dioceses across the country, undertook the audit of Bath and Wells in March 2025.
With information about the latest training courses, news of the PSO events in Wells, updates on the Safeguarding audit and more
The latest edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter is available to download now.
Additional safeguarding courses for the summer period
The 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.
An 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.
“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
Ben 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.
At its February session, General Synod engaged in extensive debate about the future of safeguarding. Bishop Michael has reported back on the debate
Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on safeguarding in Bath and Wells and the wider church.