Brendan Griffin
Ceist:55 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain a matter relating to child protection (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13007/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 7 March 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has recently published updated "Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools". These procedures are based on the recently published "Children First — National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2011" and apply to all primary and post-primary schools, irrespective of size. The new procedures incorporate significant improvements to the previous school guidelines and are intended to better ensure consistent and uniform implementation of Children First across all schools. The improvements include a new template child protection policy, a requirement that all primary schools fully implement the Stay Safe programme and also put in place improved oversight arrangements at Board of Management level.