PARISH INFO
CHILD SAFEGUARDING/PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY.
The Parish of St. Sylvester Malahide attached to the cluster of Yellow Walls, Portmarnock and Kinsealy value and encourages the participation of children and young people in Parish activities which enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.
We recognise the dignity and the rights of all children and are committed to ensuring their protection and support.
In keeping with this, we will do all in our power to create safe environments for children and young people in order to secure their protection and enable their full participation in the life of St. Slyvester’s Parish, Malahide.
A code of conduct along with a series of procedures have been developed to allow us meet and exceed the aims of this policy.
Child Safeguarding Representatives for Malahide Parish:
Ann Lyons 087 2992743
Alan Markey 087 8517211
Other parish contacts:
Fr. Peter Byrne – Team Assistant 01 5496615
Chairperson – Parish Pastoral Council.
Other important numbers –
Director Child Protection Service – designated person Mr. Andrew Fagan 01 8160314
Tusla The Duty Social Worker – Cromcastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 5 01 8160314
An Garda Siochana Malahide 01 6664600
The following documents relate to child safeguarding and other protection services.
Child Protection Services: Index of Contents
Child Protection Services: Development of Procedures
Child Protection Services: Child Protection Representatives
Child Protection Service: Meetings with Children and Young People
Child Protection Service: Respect for Privacy
Child Protection Service: Availability of Information
Child Protection Service: Children with Special Needs or with a Disability
Child Protection Service: Vulnerable Children and Adults
Child Protection Service: Trips Away from Home
Child Protection Service: Rent / Use of Parish Premises
Child Protection Service: Parental Consent
Child Protection Service: Record Keeping
Child Protection Service: Use of Computers
Child Protection Service: Recruitment Process
Child Protection Service: Health and Safety
Child Protection Service: Altar Servers
Child Protection Service: One off Functions
Child Protection Service: CCTV
Child Protection Service: Anti Bullying Policy and Procedures
