Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
1148. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the children first e-learning module has been made available to those working with children in the voluntary and unpaid sector. [34172/17]
View answerThe Children First Act 2015 was signed into law on 19 November 2015. It is intended that the new legislation will operate in tandem with the revised Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children, 2011.
Tusla are currently developing a range of resources which will assist organisations that provide services for children, to meet their obligations under the Children First legislation. This includes a comprehensive Children First e-learning training resource which will assist individuals and organisations identify and comply with their obligations under the Children First Guidance and legislation.
The e-learning module will be available on an e-training platform, which, when finalised will be universally available in September 2017, including to the voluntary and unpaid sectors.
