Child Protection Policy

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Policy Statement

We in the parish of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Dundrum, Dublin, value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to their protection and support.

In keeping with this, we will work to 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 the Church.

Basic Procedures

The parish undertakes to have the following in place:- 

  • Signed parental consent for each young person

  • Appropriate supervision ratios of adults to young people, while maintaining the practice of ensuring that no young person is left alone with an adult

  • A duty roster of leaders to ensure adequate supervision of young people at all times

  • A code of conduct for all adult leaders & young people

  • Adequate record keeping processes including:

    • Participation Forms

    • Incident / Accident Report Forms

    • Volunteer Application Form

    • Declaration Forms for all adult leaders

    • Medical information & treatment permission as appropriate for all young people

    • Programme / attendance records

    • Training Records

  • Contact information for parents / guardians

  • Procedures for recruitment & overseeing adult leaders with young people

  • A clearly communicated Accident / Emergency plan

  • For away trips a pre-check on accommodation & transport arrangements

  • Information session for all young people and their parents / guardians

 

Child Protection Representatives

Una Maguire

Nelius Manahan

They may be contacted through the Parish Office at (01) 298 3494