The Child abuse Prevention Programme provides the following training services for primary schools. If you wish to avail of these services please contact us at 01 7955547 or email info@staysafe.ie

Board of Management Training

This training is designed to to promote best practice and to assist schools in ensuring compliance with reporting and child safeguarding obligations. It gives direction and guidance to BOM members in relation to:

•        DES child protection legislation and procedures

•        Curricular provision including full implementation of
           the Stay Safe programme

•        BOM oversight requirements re child protection

•        School safeguarding statement and risk assessment

•        Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspections.

This training is provided through Zoom and takes 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. It can be facilitated either during school hours or in the evening time.

There is a fee of €200 per session. A school may choose to cluster with one other school for this training.

Should you wish to avail of this service please download the  Application Form and return to us either by post or email.

Parent Education

Parental involvement has always been an integral part of the successful implementation of the programme. Parent meetings take place in the school during the day/evening and normally last for an hour. Meetings usually consist of:

• An outline of the content and teaching methods of the Stay Safe programme

• Explanation of the parent’s role in this teaching process and child protection strategies – how to build self-esteem and foster open communication and trust

• Information on child abuse and bullying

• Information on responding to disclosures or suspicions of child abuse and available services.

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