Stay Safe Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2016

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Questions (134)

Colm Brophy

Question:

134. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the staffing in place to support implementation of the revised Stay Safe programme; and if there is a dedicated national co-ordinator in place. [27635/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) has responsibility for supporting the implementation of the revised Stay Safe Programme.  The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework which PDST has developed in this regard includes support for the revised Walk Tall materials for primary schools.  PDST has a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team with appropriate management structures and supports in place for the team.  PDST is currently recruiting additional primary advisors for the Health and Wellbeing team.

I am satisfied that the resources available to PDST are adequate to implement the CPD Framework of support for the revised Stay Safe Programme. This Framework has been approved by my Department.