Publication of updated Child Protection Procedures for schools [merrionstreet.ie]
- Published: 30 September 2011
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn today published updated child protection procedures for schools.
The “Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools” have been developed following extensive consultation with the education partners and are based on the recently published Children First – National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2011.
The procedures will apply with immediate effect to both primary and post-primary schools and replace previous guidelines issued in 2001 and 2004 respectively.
The purpose of these procedures is to give clear direction and guidance to school management authorities and school personnel in implementing Children First within the school setting.
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