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ARTICLE · 16 JANUARY 2018

New Child Protection Procedures In Schools Have Immediate Effect

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The Department of Education have released updated Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017.

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The Department of Education have released updated Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017. These new procedures have been developed to take account of the new statutory obligations under the Children First Act 2015 and in light of the recently updated Children First Guidance 2017 (available at Tusla.ie). Under the Act, teachers will be required to follow new reporting requirements in respect of their role as mandated persons. The Procedures provide that the Designated Liaison Person however will still maintain their central role in the school's child protection arrangements.

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The Procedures state that their aim is to give clear direction and guidance:

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