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02 March 2026

Regulated Activity Timeline

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) report was published in 2022, with 20 recommendations for England and six for Wales. Since then, some progress has been made but further progress is required.
26 February 2026

Grooming Definition Timeline

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) report was published in 2022, with 20 recommendations for England and six for Wales. Since then, some progress has been made but further progress is required.
19 February 2026

The benefits of Thirtyone:eight membership

Membership with Thirtyone:eight is your gateway to a simple and easy way of creating safer places. We'll save you time, money and give you peace of mind.
16 February 2026

Synod update - The future of safeguarding in the Church of England

Synod has debated the future of safeguarding in the Church of England. The discussion is complex but crucial, with potential impacts to the wider Church.

06 January 2026

Safe Enough to Speak: A Young Person’s Reflection on Church, Belonging, and Safeguarding

This reflection from Caroline, aged 15, voices what many young people feel but don’t always get to say: that belonging, being heard, and being able to speak without fear are as vital to safeguarding as any policy or training.
17 November 2025

More Than a Words – A Call to Care

More Than Words gives young people the opportunity to explore how living the life Jesus called us to goes beyond the words we say. This resource explores safeguarding as a theology of care through the parables of Jesus.
04 November 2025

Who Holds the Power? Lessons in Safeguarding from Celebrity Traitors

Celebrity Traitors is just a game. But the dynamics it reveals — especially around power — are sadly not confined to the castle. In many areas of life, these dynamics exist and can sometimes have devastating consequences.
22 October 2025

Time for Change: Strengthening Safeguarding Under the New Archbishop of Canterbury

As Dame Sarah Mullally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury designate, it is a moment of opportunity to act on safeguarding and to rebuild trust so that the Church can once again be a place of safety and hope for all.

09 October 2025

‘I felt seen, heard and understood’ – the power of Safeguarding Sunday

During a Safeguarding Sunday service, a victim-survivor heard for the first time, “You really matter, and what happened to you really matters.” That message gave them the courage to seek help. Here is their story in their own words.
07 October 2025

Discipline, Not Harm: A Christian Reflection on the physical punishment of children.

What does the Bible say about disciplining children? And how should Christians respond to the legal and ethical questions surrounding physical punishment?
30 September 2025

Data Protection and Safeguarding: What You Need to Know

In this blog, we break down what data protection means in the context of safeguarding, how long records should be retained, and what best practices look like.
18 September 2025

What Is Safeguarding?

Keeping ourselves and others safe from harm is one of the most important things we can do. This blog explores what safeguarding is, and why it's important.