The SCSSA website has been refreshed with new content and style.  It now uses 4 main pages to 'speak to' the various users who browse for safeguarding news, information and advice.

⇒ LISTENING assures abuse survivors that, if they come forward to tell of their experiences, they will be treated with respect and compassion.  It also advises anyone hearing a disclosure of abuse how to respond in the first instance.

⇒ LEARNING speaks to the importance of all safeguarding personnel in the Church - clergy, religious, employees and volunteers - continuing to learn about abuse and how to respond to disclosures.  It is intended to become the national gateway into various Safeguarding learning opportunities. 

⇒ IMPROVING highlights the SCSSA's primary purpose in monitoring adherence to the Church's Safeguarding standards, as set out in the document 'In God's Image'.  It will provide guidance on approaches to self-evaluating and improving safeguarding practice.

⇒ INFORMING provides an opportunity for anyone to "keep in touch' with the SCSSA by subscribing to its news updates. CLICK HERE to subscribe to SCSSA News.

The website will continue to undergo development in the coming months.  Suggestions and comments can be emailed to comms@scssa.org.uk.