Children First Act 2015 and Children First National Guidance 2017
The Children First Act, 2015 has placed certain statutory obligations on certain professionals, including all registered teachers, who are referred to as mandated persons in the Act. It has also placed certain statutory obligations on certain organisations that provide services to children, including all schools.
Children First National Guidance 2017 outlines the new statutory obligations that apply to mandated persons such as registered teachers and the new statutory obligations that apply to organisations such as schools under the Act. It also sets out the best practice (non-statutory) obligations which are in place for all individuals (including teachers) and for all sectors of society. The Children First Act, 2015 operates side-by-side with the Children First National Guidance 2017.
A copy of the document can be found by clicking on the link below
The Children First Act, 2015 has placed certain statutory obligations on certain professionals, including all registered teachers, who are referred to as mandated persons in the Act. It has also placed certain statutory obligations on certain organisations that provide services to children, including all schools.
Children First National Guidance 2017 outlines the new statutory obligations that apply to mandated persons such as registered teachers and the new statutory obligations that apply to organisations such as schools under the Act. It also sets out the best practice (non-statutory) obligations which are in place for all individuals (including teachers) and for all sectors of society. The Children First Act, 2015 operates side-by-side with the Children First National Guidance 2017.
A copy of the document can be found by clicking on the link below
Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (revised 2025)
The updated Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025 (published May 2025, to be adopted by 31 Dec 2026) strengthen safeguarding through mandatory training every 3 years, new guidance on reporting retrospective abuse, and improved record-keeping. They emphasize the role of the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) in reporting to Tusla.
Key Components of the 2025 Procedures
- Adoption Deadline: Schools must implement the updated procedures by December 31, 2026.
- Legislative Alignment: These procedures comply with the Children First Act 2015 and 2017 National Guidance.
- Mandatory Training: Chapter 11 mandates training for all school personnel, which must be refreshed every three years.
- Key Responsibilities: Schools must maintain a Child Safeguarding Statement, perform risk assessments, and appoint a Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and Deputy DLP.
- Reporting: Staff must report any suspicion or allegation of abuse to the DLP without delay.
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Written Assessment of Risk
In accordance with section 11 of the Children First Act 2015 and with the requirement of Chapter 8 of the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017, the Board of Management of Moyne Community School, at the monthly meeting of 26th February 2018, have prepared and adopted the following Written Risk Assessment . This Assessment was reviewed at the Annual Review of our Child Protection Policy at the December meeting of the Board held on 9 December 2024 |
Child Safeguarding Statement
In accordance with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 2017 and Tusla Guidance on the preparation of Child Safeguarding Statements, the Board of Management of Moyne Community School, at the monthly meeting of 26th February 2018, has agreed the Child Safeguarding Statement set out in the document.found by clicking on the link below. This Statement was reviewed at the Annual Review of our Child Protection Policy at the December meeting of the Board held on 9 December 2024 |
Designated Liaison Person
As required the Board of Management have appointed the following
Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Michael Lynch
Deputy Designated Liaison Person (Deputy DLP) is Patrick McPhillips
As required the Board of Management have appointed the following
Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Michael Lynch
Deputy Designated Liaison Person (Deputy DLP) is Patrick McPhillips
Annual review of Child Safeguarding Statement and Assessment of Risk
In accordance with the DES Child Protection Procedures the Board of Management carry out a scheduled Annual review of our risk assessment and Safeguarding Statement. This review is scheduled to take place in December of each year. The review is conducted in accordance with the Checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement which is published on the DES Website.
Please click on the link below for confirmation of the recent review held on 27th January 2026
In accordance with the DES Child Protection Procedures the Board of Management carry out a scheduled Annual review of our risk assessment and Safeguarding Statement. This review is scheduled to take place in December of each year. The review is conducted in accordance with the Checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement which is published on the DES Website.
Please click on the link below for confirmation of the recent review held on 27th January 2026
Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection (CPSI)
As part of the Department’s oversight measures, the Inspectorate checks on compliance with the key aspects of the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017 during all school inspections. The level of checks on compliance depends on the inspection being conducted.
As part of the Department’s oversight measures, the Inspectorate checks on compliance with the key aspects of the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017 during all school inspections. The level of checks on compliance depends on the inspection being conducted.
Moyne Community School underwent a full Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection (CPSI) in March and May 2019. The inspection was a full level three inspection carried out by Department Inspectors. The Board Of Management are pleased to report that the inspections found the school fully compliant with our responsibilities under the Guidelines and that considerable praise was given for our planning and provision of SPHE and RSE as required. This CPSI model produces two reports - one from the initial visit and a second from the final visit. The reports appear on the DES website and can be accessed by clicking on the links below
