DES Child Protection Procedures
Child Protection Procedures: Circular 81/2017
Child Protection Procedures for Schools reflect Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017 and the Children First Act (2015).
The 2017 procedures stipulate that all BOMs are required to formally adopt and implement these revised procedures as part of the school’s CSS.
Appendix 1 - Schedule of Mandated Persons Under the Children First Act 2015 (pdf, 390 kb)
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Appendix 2 - Sexual Offences as set out in the Children First Act 2015 (pdf, 289 kb)
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Appendix 3 - Protocol authorising immediate action (pdf, 329 kb)
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Appendix 4 - Summary of Record Keeping Requirements (pdf, 435 kb)
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DES Resources
Links to the Department of Education and Skills (DES) Child Protection FAQ and templates can be found here:
- Template Check List for CPOR
- Word Template for recording documents provided to the Board of Management (PDF also available here)
Template 3 - Checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement (doc, 15 kb)
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Template 4 - Notification re. the Board of Management’s Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement (doc, 12 kb)
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Template 1 - Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment (doc, 15 kb)
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INTO Supports
INTO Questions and Answers (pdf, 124 kb)
Child Protection Procedures 2017 https://www.facebook.com/INTOnews/videos/882889715214006/
Facebook Live Webinar
Children First Training
PDST Online Training
Click on the link to access 2 online courses from the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) on the Child Protection Procedures.
- Course 1: Designated Liaison Persons and Deputy Designated Liaison Persons
- Course 2: All School Personnel
TUSLA Online Training
Click on the link and create an account to watch a 90-minute training programme designed by TUSLA/CFA for Children First
Update on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Support Arrangements - February 2018 (pdf, 362 kb)
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