Child Protection – Owenbeg N.S.

Child Protection Procedures at Owenbeg N.S.

At Owenbeg National School, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students. We follow strict child protection procedures to create a safe learning environment. A copy of our Child Safeguarding Statement is available from the school office on request.

All of our teachers are mandated persons under the Children First Act 2015. This means they are legally required to report any child protection or welfare concerns to the appropriate authorities.

The Designated Liaison Person is a resource to any staff member or volunteer who has a child protection or welfare concern.

Designated Liaison Person (DLP): Fionnuala Ruane
Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP): Ailbhe Forde

We encourage parents and carers to familiarise themselves with our child protection procedures. For more information on child protection in schools, please refer to the Citizens Information website:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/primary-and-post-primary-education/attendance-and-discipline-in-schools/child-protection-in-school/#:~:text=School%20staff%20can%20access%20the,child%20protection%20or%20welfare%20concern.

Your child’s safety is our priority. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.