Child Protection Policy of Scoil Naomh Gobnait Principal: Mr.Pádraig Ó hArtaigh Deputy Principal: Ms. Louise Enright Class Teachers: Ms. Mary O’Shea Ms. Áine Walsh/Ms. Maria Moore Ms. Fiona O’Brien Ms.Emma Murray Ms. Kim Daly ` Mr. Mark Nugent Mr. John Coffey Ms. Mary Beresford S.N.A.’s Ms. Anita Duggan Mr. Deaglán Ó hArtaigh Mr. Tomás de Faoite Ms. Nicola Fitzgerald Ms. Lorraine Coughlan
Child Protection Policy The Board of Management recognises that child protection and welfare considerations permeate all aspects of school like and must be reflected in all of the school’s policies, practices and activities. Accordingly, in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Education and Skills’ Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools, the Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Gobnait has agreed the following child protection policy:
The Board of Management has adopted and will implement fully and without modification the Department’s Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools as part of this overall child protection policy.
The Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Pádraig Ó hArtaigh
The Deputy Designated Liaison Person (Deputy DLP) is Louise Enright
In its policies, practices and activities, Scoil Naomh Gobnait will adhere to the following principles of best practice in child protection and welfare:
The School will
Recognise that the protection and welfare of children is of paramount importance, regardless of all other consideration;
Fully co-operate with the relevant statutory authorities in relation to child protection and welfare matters
Adopt safe practices to minimise the possibility of harm or accidents happening to children and protect workers from the necessity to take unnecessary risks that may leave themselves open to accusations of abuse or neglect;
Develop a practice of openness with parents and encourage parental involvement in the education of their children; and
Fully respect confidentiality requirements in dealing with child protection matters.
The school will also adhere to the above principles in relation to any adult/pupil with a special vulnerability.
School policies, practices and activities that are particularly relevant to child protection: Code of Behaviour/Anti-bullying Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Substance Misuse Policy, Enrolment Policy, IT – Acceptable Use Policy, Swimming, School Tours/outings, use of photography, school transport for matches.
The Board has ensured that the necessary policies, protocols or practices as appropriate are in place in respect of each of the above listed items.
This policy has been made available to school personnel and Parents’ Association and is readily accessible to parents on request. A copy of this policy will be made available to the Department and the patron if requested.
This policy will be reviewed by the Board of Management once in every school year.