There are several ways in which a cathedral is different to a parish church.

• Governance arrangements
  A parish has a Church Council (PCC) but a cathedral has a Chapter.  This is not merely different terminology, the safeguarding responsibilities of these two groups are different.
   
• Safeguarding officers
  The responsibilities of a Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) are different to those of a Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).  This is because a CSO is often a paid safeguarding professional.
   
• Leadership
  The safeguarding responsibilities of a Dean are different to those of a parish Incumbent.
   
• Choir
  The safeguarding requirements for a cathedral choir are significantly more complex than those for a church choir. This is because a cathedral choir may have multiple activities for children.
   
• Cathedral events
  A cathedral will typically host high-profile events throughout the year.
   
• School visits
  A cathedral will typically host many visits for groups of school children.
   
• Tourism
  A significant part of a cathedral’s ministry is the welcoming of thousands of visitors (including children and vulnerable adults).
   

These are some of the reasons why the safeguarding arrangements for cathedrals are not adequately covered by a parish dashboard.