Our Lady of Victories Infant School
Child Protection Policy
The Board of Management recognises that child protection and welfare considerations permeate all aspects of school life and must be reflected in all of the school’s policies, practices and activities. Accordingly, in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Education and Skills’ Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools, the Board of Management of Our Lady of Victories Infant School has agreed the following child protection policy:
The Board of Management has adopted and will implement fully and without modification the Department’s Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools* as part of this overall child protection policy.
The Designated Liaison (DLP) is Ms. Joan McRory (Principal)
The Deputy Designated Liaison (Deputy DLP) is Mrs. Maura Duffy (Deputy Principal)
In its policies, practices and activities, Our Lady of Victories Infant will adhere to the following principles of best practice in child protection and welfare:
The school will
School policies, practices and activities relating to this Child Protection Policy are / include
The Board has ensured that the necessary policies, protocols or practices as appropriate are in place in respect of each of the above listed items
This policy has been made available to school personnel and Parent Association and is readily accessible to parents on request. A copy of this policy will be made available to the Department and the patron if requested.
This policy will be reviewed by the Board of Management once in every school year.
Child Protection Policy
The Board of Management recognises that child protection and welfare considerations permeate all aspects of school life and must be reflected in all of the school’s policies, practices and activities. Accordingly, in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Education and Skills’ Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools, the Board of Management of Our Lady of Victories Infant School has agreed the following child protection policy:
The Board of Management has adopted and will implement fully and without modification the Department’s Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools* as part of this overall child protection policy.
The Designated Liaison (DLP) is Ms. Joan McRory (Principal)
The Deputy Designated Liaison (Deputy DLP) is Mrs. Maura Duffy (Deputy Principal)
In its policies, practices and activities, Our Lady of Victories Infant will adhere to the following principles of best practice in child protection and welfare:
The school will
- recognise that the protection and welfare of children is of paramount importance, regardless of all other considerations
- fully co-operate with the relevant statutory authorities in relation to child protection and welfare matters
- adopt safe practices to minimise the possibility of harm or accidents happening to children and protect workers from the necessity to take unnecessary risks that may leave themselves open to accusations of abuse or neglect
- develop a practice of openness with parents and encourage parental involvement in the education of their children and
- fully respect confidentiality requirements in dealing with child protection matters
School policies, practices and activities relating to this Child Protection Policy are / include
- Code of Behaviour
- Anti- bullying Policy
- School Attendance Strategy
- Supervision of Pupils
- Critical Incidents Policy
- Garda Vetting
- Admission and Participation
- Health and Safety
The Board has ensured that the necessary policies, protocols or practices as appropriate are in place in respect of each of the above listed items
This policy has been made available to school personnel and Parent Association and is readily accessible to parents on request. A copy of this policy will be made available to the Department and the patron if requested.
This policy will be reviewed by the Board of Management once in every school year.