Grennan College Child Protection
The Board of Management has adopted and will implement fully and without modification the Department’s Child Protection Procedure for Primary and Post-Primary Schools as part of its overall child protection policy.
Grennan College Child Protection Personnel
Designated Liaison Person - Sharon Coffey, Principal
Deputy Designated Liaison person - Marie Maher, Deputy Principal
Relevant Person- Sharon Coffey
Child Protection Policies and Documentation
Grennan College's Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment 2024-2025 (updated 28th November 2024)
Notification regarding Board of Management Child review of Safeguarding Statement 2024-2025 (updated 28th November 2024)
Anti- Bullying Polices and Procedures
Anti-Bullying Policy 2024-2025 (updated 28th November 2024)
Notification regarding the Board of Management's annual review of the anti-bullying policy (updated 28th November 2024)
In its policies, practices and activities, Grennan College will adhere to the following principles of best practices in child protection and welfare.
The school will:
- Recognise that the protection and welfare of children is of paramount importance, regardless of all other considerations;
- Fully co-operate with the relevant statutory authorities in relation to child protection and welfare matters
- Adopt safe practices to minimise the possibility of harm or accidents happening to children and protect workers from the necessity to tale unnecessary risks that may leave themselves open to accusations of abuse or neglect;
- Develop a practice of openness with parents and encourage parental involvement in the education of their children;
- Fully respect confidentiality requirements in dealing with child protection matters.