Who should I contact?
Where you have a child protection concern, you can contact either of the following staff members by email or through the School phone number (0504 22054). This information is displayed throughout the School and may be found in our Student Diary.
Background to Children First
Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (revised 2023) have been developed and published following an extensive consultation with the education partners.
The purpose of the procedures is to give clear direction and guidance to school authorities and to school personnel in relation to meeting the statutory obligations under the Children First Act, 2015 and in the continued implementation within the school setting of the best practice guidance set out in the updated Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017. The procedures apply to all recognised primary and post-primary schools and to all members of school personnel.
Where the category of abuse is a risk to the safety and welfare of a child and is above the threshold of harm the Designated Liaison Person or Deputy Designated Liaison person will, following advice from the Tusla appointed Duty Social Worker, make a Standard Report to Tusla on the Standard Reporting Form.
School based Child Protection Documentation
Bí Cineálta
Notification of BoMs Annual Review of the Bí Cineálta Policy
CBS Bí Cineálta Policy 25.26
CBS Bí Cineálta Student Friendly Policy 25.26
Child Protection Policies and Documentation
CBS Child Safeguarding Statement including Risk Assessment 24.25
CBS Anti-Bullying Policy 24.25
Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (revised 2023)
Circular on the Publication of Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (revised 2023)
Training
This is relevant to Board of Management members, teaching and ancillary staff along with parents where desired. All teaching staff have completed the TUSLA and PDST online training modules.
Once per term teachers are reminded of their obligations as mandated persons and the importance of how we manage child protection and welfare concerns. Further information for teachers is distributed at the first staff meeting of each year. Teachers are also vetted through the Teaching Council while all other staff are vetted through the JMB.
Click on the item below for the relevant training.
TUSLA Training Module
PDST Training Module
JMB/DES Inspectorate Training Information
Review
- The DES Inspectorate Guidelines for Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspections guides the school to maintain high standards in all activities relating to Child Protection.
- The Principal presents a Child Protection Oversight Report at each Board Meeting.
- The Board of Management reviews the Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment on an annual basis.Should you wish to make an observation or comment regarding this Statement, please forward your submission to principal@cbsthurles.ie