Child Protection Policy Statement

We in Meitheal Residential Summer School are committed to a student-centred approach to our work with children and young people. We undertake to provide a safe environment and experience, where the welfare of the young person is paramount. We will adhere to the recommendations of
Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, published by the Department of Health and Children. We have implemented procedures covering:

- Code of behaviour for all staff;
- Reporting of suspected or disclosed abuse;
- Confidentiality;
- Recruitment and selecting staff;
- Managing and supervising staff;
- Involvement of primary carers;
- Allegations of misconduct or abuse by staff;
- Complaints and comments;
- Incidents and accidents.

If you wish to have a copy of the entire Child Protection policy, please contact meitheal2@eircom.net and we will forward same.
Our policy will be reviewed on 05/08/08.

Garry Shannon (co-ordinator)