Child Protection and Welfare of Children in Irish Schools

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Child Protection and Welfare of Children in Irish Schools Empower your school staff to protect what matters most – the children in your care. This comprehensive course on the Children First Act 2015 and 2017 Procedures equips your team with the knowledge and skills to safeguard pupils, comply with legal obligations, and foster a safer learning environment. Stay informed, stay prepared.

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Overview

Child Protection Laws Every Educator Must Know: Understanding Your Legal Duties

The newly implemented Children First Act 2015 as well as the 2017 Procedures provide for a number of key child protection measures. All school personnel are obliged to follow the Department of Education & Skills’ Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 2017 (“DES 2017 Child Protection Procedures”).

In addition to duties under the Children First Act, the 2017 Procedures and the DES 2017 Child Protection Procedures, everyone has a duty under the criminal law to report information on certain specified offences against children and vulnerable persons to An Garda Síochána.

What's Included

What's Included: Child Protection and Welfare of Children in Irish Schools

This course was designed specifically for schools in Ireland by a team of child protection experts and lawyers.

Topics covered include:

What amounts to abuse and what signs to look out for
The duties of a mandated person
Responding to possible abuse
Acceptable conduct with pupils
Bullying & vulnerable children
What happens when a case is reported to Tusla

This latest course also features a unit on appropriate behaviour at school to make sure your staff fully understand what is acceptable conduct with pupils in your school and what is not.

These online courses are regularly updated and have been developed using real-life scenarios. The course includes an assessment at the end (with a minimum pass score of 80%), ensuring all staff are kept fully updated with the latest child protection procedures.

By the end of the course, staff will have the knowledge and confidence to play their part inadequately protecting the welfare of pupils in your school.

Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Client Executive, Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com

Importance of Training

High-Quality Child Protection Training in Schools is Essential

Children come into contact with teachers more often than any other profession. That’s why high-quality child protection training in schools is essential to ensure the safe development of our children. It also makes sense from a legal point of view helping close down a school’s liability in the event of a child safeguarding matter arising onsite.

The role of school staff in protecting pupils is vital. Children spend more time with teaching and non-teaching staff in school than any other adult group. School personnel are well placed to observe changes in behaviour, lack of development or outward signs of abuse.

Who needs this training in Ireland?

This training is essential for anyone involved in the care and education of children within a school setting. From teachers and support staff to administrators and principals, all school personnel who interact with children daily will benefit from this course. It’s also vital for education leaders striving to ensure school-wide compliance with child protection laws and youth advocates dedicated to creating safe, nurturing environments for students. If you’re responsible for safeguarding children’s welfare, this training equips you with the knowledge and skills to meet your legal and ethical obligations effectively.

Course Duration

How long does Child Protection and Welfare of Children in Irish Schools training take?

The course will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete including an assessment. Each member of staff will receive their own personalised certificate upon successful completion.

Key Statistics

Why learn with Legal Island?

We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:

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of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation

96%

of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use

96%

of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved

96%

of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations

750,000 +

hours of training and course content delivered

200,000 +

employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services

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