Colleagues,
The HSE Child Protection and Welfare Policy outlines the following:
- How to respond to a disclosure of abuse from a child or an adult
- How to determine if a concern meets the threshold for reporting to Tusla - Child and Family Agency
- How to make a report
- What and how to record
- Information on your role and responsibilities
All staff members are required to read this Policy and understand their roles and responsibilities
Please review the information below and ensure all staff not on e-mail are notified of same
Children First promotes the protection and welfare of children and outlines how to help to protect them from harm or abuse.
The 'An Introduction to Children First' e-learning programme is mandatory for all HSE staff (permanent, temporary, agency, locum or visiting), students and volunteers, irrespective of role or grade. All staff must complete this training every three years and provide their line manager with a copy of their certificate for file. You can access information on Children First Training here.
The HSE has a Child Protection and Welfare Policy which states that all staff irrespective of role, grade or position must promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.
The HSE Child Protection and Welfare Policy outlines the following:
- How to respond to a disclosure of abuse from a child or an adult
- How to determine if a concern meets the threshold for reporting to Tusla - Child and Family Agency
- How to make a report
- What and how to record
- Information on your role and responsibilities
All staff members are required to read this Policy and understand their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Policy and have signed the signature sheet in Appendix 3 to that effect. You can access further information on the HSE Children Protection and Welfare Policy here.
Further information on Children First training and resources can be found on the HSE Children First Website you can access the website here. You can also contact your local Children First Training and Development Officers; Louise Fenton and Michelle Mansfield.
Can Line Managers please bring this communication to the attention of staff who do not have access to email.