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We meet regularly with others who are responsible for safeguarding in the Church and beyond.

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We publish an annual report on the outcome of the self-evaluation reviews and audits of safeguarding.

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'Safeguarding Matters' is published quarterly to report on aspects of our work and other safeguarding news.

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Keep in touch with SCSSA News

We are keen to help you to keep in touch with the work of the SCSSA as we work with others to improve the safeguarding standards governing the work of the Catholic Church in Scotland.

Director of Safeguarding Paul Donaldson and Head of Training Helena Rameckers will post regular updates on this page of the SCSSA website to keep you informed of developments in Scotland and beyond.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that the SCSSA does not necessarily agree with, or subscribe to, the views expressed in some of the posts below that have been re-posted from other sources.

The Cross of the Moment - series of 2 SCSSA webinars

Helena Rameckers 19/11/2024

REGISTER NOW to attend our forthcoming Webinars that will provide opportunities to learn from researchers involved in 'The Cross of the Moment', a ground-breaking study on the impact of clerical child...
NSPCC Voice of the Child resources

SCSSA Comms 14/11/2024

NSPCC Learning has published a suite of resources exploring the importance of hearing and facilitating the voice of the child.
Online Safety - age assurance

SCSSA Comms 14/11/2024

New research evaluating age assurance checks to help protect children online has been published.
Warning re. “once in a lifetime” chance to protect children at risk

SCSSA Comms 13/11/2024

Professor Alexis Jay has warned MSPs that the failure to introduce mandatory reporting in England and Wales could also be used as an excuse for lack of action in Scotland.
National Safeguarding Conference is set to go!

SCSSA Comms 12/11/2024

The 2024 National Safeguarding Conference taking place in Glasgow on Saturday 16th November 2024 will be attended by over 260 delegates from across the country. Clergy, religious, lay volunteer and e...
Global Study of Church leaders and safeguarding capabilities

Paul Donaldson 06/11/2024

A study conducted in seven different countries involving a range of adults associated with the Catholic Church — including clergy, school teachers, laity, and other church-related roles — has reveal...
Safeguarding and the Voluntary Sector

Paul Donaldson 01/11/2024

NSPCC Learning has published a learning from case reviews briefing on safeguarding in the voluntary sector. The briefing explores learning from a sample of case reviews published between 2015 and 2024...
First Annual Report on Safeguarding now published by Vatican Commission

SCSSA Comms 29/10/2024

The Pilot Annual Report on Safeguarding by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors was published on Tuesday 29th October 2024.