In accordance with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 2017 and Tusla Guidance on the preparation of Child Safeguarding Statements, the Board of Management of St. Patrick’s National School has agreed the following Child Safeguarding Statement set out in this document as of March 11th 2018.
Child Protection Policy – November 2017