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.
Training for Mandated Persons Online Workshop
The Children First National Office has produced an online training workshop to support Mandated Persons with their role. The workshop is approximately three hours in duration. It is designed to support and inform Mandated Persons of their legal responsibilities to protect children from harm who they may come into contact with directly or indirectly through the course of their work.
A full list of professions that are identified as ‘Mandated Persons’ is available here.
For further information on Children First training click on the links below for the HSE Children First National Office Training and Resource Strategy and Training and Resource Prospectus.
Training and Resource Strategy
Training and Resource Prospectus
Contact your local Children First Training and Development Officers for further information:
Louise Fenton - 087 3696574 | louise.fenton@hse.ie
Michelle Mansfield - 087 3984693 | michelle.mansfield1@hse.ie