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  • Child Protection

In accordance with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, the Addendum to Children First (2019), the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools (revised 2023) and Tusla Guidance on the preparation of Child Safeguarding Statements, the Board of Management of Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan has agreed the Child Safeguarding Procedures as set out below.

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    Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools

    The Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (revised 2023) aims to give direction to school management and staff regarding the identification of and response to child protection concerns and the process for continued support of the child.

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    September 2023
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    Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children

    These guidelines are intended to assist with the identification, notification, investigation, and management of child abuse cases.

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    Children First Act 2015

    The Act places a number of statutory obligations on specific groups of professionals and on particular organisations providing services to children.

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    Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment 11th Sept 2023

    In accordance with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, the Addendum to Children First (2019), the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools (revised 2023) and Tusla Guidance on the preparation of Child Safeguarding Statements, the Board of Management of Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan has agreed the Child Safeguarding Statement set out in this document.

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    September 2023