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The aim of these presentations is to support you in navigating the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools (revised 2023), in order for you to understand and fulfil your role as Designated Liaison Person (DLP) or Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP). We recommend that you complete the presentations in sequential order. Please ensure you have a copy of the Child Protection Procedures to hand to support your engagement with the content. You can revisit these presentations as often as required. |
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| Presentation #1 - Overview & Context | Presentation #2 - Role of DLP & DDLP | Presentation #3 - Record Keeping&Oversight | |
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| Children First 2017 | Child Protection Procedures (revised 2023) | Procedures for Boarding Facilities 2023 |
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From September 1st 2023 schools are required to use the below mandatory templates:
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These resources can be accessed and downloaded by clicking on the images above, or purchased from the PDST Publications E-Store |
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Click on the images above to access, download or order the resource. Also available on https://www.pdst.ie/pp/healthwellbeing/distance-learning |
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Supplementary Materials These additional materials may support you in sharing the messages of Child Protection with your whole school community. Remember to be mindful of the life experiences of your school personell when sharing these materials, and ensure that all staff are aware of the Employee Assistance Service - Wellbeing Together |
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| ISPCC - Children Believe what they are told - https://youtu.be/aR4CsbWTSCI | NSPCC - Say Something - https://youtu.be/VrAwP79Dmn8 | NSPCC - When a Child Makes a Disclosure - https://youtu.be/bvJ5uBlGYgE | |
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| Ted Talk : Child Protection - https://youtu.be/bCFZQcaIgDM | What is Contextual Safeguarding? - https://youtu.be/V0lE-XENewM | Webwise Videos - https://www.webwise.ie/classroom-videos/ | |
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| Childhood Lasts a Lifetime - https://youtu.be/DHF8Q1TEMgE | Change a Child's Future - https://youtu.be/FakvjuJWOLs | Jenny's Story (Neglect) - https://youtu.be/64ETcRJ-AZw | |
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Barnardos offer a free online safety session for teachers https://www.barnardos.ie/learning-development/protecting-safeguarding-children-online The following clip is also a very simple and straightforward online safety video https://youtu.be/CiQfUQjKRl0 |
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| Meitheal - Social Work in Ireland - https://youtu.be/0RrE4u39E-c | Prevention, Partnership & Family Support - https://youtu.be/f2Lkrcgwh1E | Adverse Childhood Experiences - https://youtu.be/XHgLYI9KZ-A | |
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Further Reading The following articles and resources might be of interest to you in furthering your understanding of Child Protection |
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