The independent safeguarding audit programme for the Church of England was commissioned by the Archbishops’ Council and is overseen by the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team (NST). Led by the INEQE Safeguarding Group and working to a consistent framework, the audits test the sufficiency of safeguarding arrangements within CofE dioceses and cathedrals.
The audit for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich has begun with evidence gathering from the last 12 months. This must be submitted to INEQE by 6 August 2025. INEQE will then visit the Diocese in the Autumn to carry out in-person interviews. Can you help us with the audit?
As part of the collection of evidence INEQE has requested that we ask people to complete a survey with their views on safeguarding in the Diocese. The surveys are anonymous and will only be seen by the auditors. A summary of findings will be included in the final report. There are several surveys to represent the diverse groups of people across the Diocese. Please complete any which you feel are applicable to you, the link below will take you to the surveys, where you can choose the one(s) relevant to you. All surveys need to be submitted by 6 August 2025.
Survey link: Church of England – St Edmundsbury & Ipswich - Ineqe Safeguarding Group