Safeguarding at St Brigid's

St Brigid's Safeguarding Policy Statement

This parish accepts and recognises its responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm, and to establish and maintain a safe environment for them. As an organisation and community we are committed to reviewing our policy, procedures and practice at regular intervals, at least every three years.

We will endeavour to safeguard children by:

• following carefully the procedures laid down for recruitment and selection of workers

• providing effective management for workers through supervision, support and training

• reporting concerns to the appropriate statutory authority

• adopting child protection guidelines through a code of behaviour for workers

• sharing information about child protection and good practice with children, parents and workers

• ensuring adherence to safety procedures.

We will also fulfil our responsibilities to workers by:

• the provision of effective training

• the provision of appropriate resources

• the safeguarding of those who work with children from the consequences of unfounded allegations.

All our policies and procedures follow best practice as set out in the Church of Ireland's Safeguarding Policy 'Safeguarding Trust'. You can view the Safeguarding Trust website here.  

Available policies: Partnership With Parents, Anti-Bullying, Communications, Complaints, Volunteer Disciplinary Procedure, Staff Disciplinary Procedure, Code of Behaviour for Children & Young People.