Find out about events related to Safeguarding happening across our diocese.
Safeguarding Sunday – Launch
A joint launch across parishes and the Cathedral. Parishes are encouraged to usÌýÌýand preach a themed sermon.
Safeguarding Events
Upcoming Events
Safeguarding Conference 2026
The Diocesan Safeguarding Teams from both Canterbury and Rochester are hosting their Annual Safeguarding Conference on Saturday 24 January 2026 from 9.00am to 12.30pm, on Zoom.Ìý
This year Dr Claire Yates is presenting her session on "We See You", exploring how our worshipping communities engage with young people on the issues around safeguarding and truly listen to them regarding their experiences and empower them in our contexts.
A member of the Kent Prevent team will speak on issues of radicalisation, particularly in regards to young people and faith. Finally our Regional Safeguarding Lead, Lucy McAuley will be joining us to update on topics from the National Safeguarding Team.Ìý
(Zoom details will be sent to booked in delegates the day before the conference.)
Past Events
Past Events
Past Events
Season of Saefguarding 2025
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Season of Safeguarding 2025 | 16 – 23 November
In collaboration with , this week brings together parishes across our diocese for focused reflection, prayer, and safeguarding activities.
Ongoing prayer for safeguarding
Holy Innocents Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral will be set aside as a prayer space all week. Parishes are encouraged to create equivalent local prayer spaces and use the Diocesan Prayer Calendar for safeguarding-focused prayers.
Online Webinar –Ìý‘What matters to victims and survivors and their relationship with the Church; A personal account and reflection’
An online session led by Ioannis (Yannis) Athanasiou, the National Safeguarding Team's Survivor Engagement Lead, exploring survivors' perspectives and how the Church should respond.
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Holy Communion at Canterbury Cathedral – Peace & Justice
A Cathedral Holy Communion service dedicated to peace and justice. Parishes are encouraged to explore the themes of peace and justice in their own services.
Child Safety Focus
Resources and child-centred materials will be provided soon to help parishes communicate age-appropriate safeguarding messages to children and young people.
Service of Lament at Canterbury Cathedral
A Service of Lament focusing on the harm caused by failures in safeguarding. The Cathedral will hold an Evensong Lament in the Quire. Parishes are invited to hold local lament services or come to the Cathedral Evensong.
Safeguarding Conference 2024
The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester jointly hosted the 2024 Annual Safeguarding Conference on 20 January 2024. The conference included:
- Opening Address: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the Bishop of Dover
- Protection Against Stalking:ÌýStalking and Church Contexts
- Church of England National Safeguarding Team:ÌýJulie O’Hara, Deputy Directory - Development
- Mountain Healthcare Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC):ÌýSupport offered to victims
- Closing Remarks: Andy Wooding Jones, the Archdeacon of Rochester
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Safeguarding Conference 2023
The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester jointly hosted the Annual Safeguarding Conference on 21 January 2023. The conference included:
- Opening Address: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the Bishop of Dover
- The Role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): Maisie Adkins, LADO Team Manager for Medway
- 'What science might tell us about trauma’: Professor David Shemmings
- Closing Remarks: Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Gibbs, the Bishop of Rochester
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