Key Documents HomePrimaryWellbeingChild ProtectionKey Documents In this section you will find key documents relating to Child Protection. Circular 41/2025 Click to View Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025 Click to View High Level Independent Review of the Department of Education’s Current Child Protection Policies & Processes Click to View gov.ie Child Protection Click to View DEY Frequently Asked Questions Click to View Child Protection Case File Booklet Click to View Child Protection Safeguarding Booklet Click to View Child Protection Oversight Booklet Click to View Appendix 1 – Schedule of Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015 Appendix 2 – Sexual Offences as set out in the Children First Act 2015 Appendix 3 – Protocol Authorising Immediate Action Children First Act 2015 gov.ie Click to View Children First National Guidance 2017 Whole School Closure Day CP FAQ A Guide to Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspections Click to View Child Protection 2023 Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 2023 Circular 36/2023 Child Protection and Safeguarding for Boarding Facilities associated with Recognised Schools 2023 CP Appendix 1 – Schedule of Mandated Persons CP Appendix 2 – Sexual Offences as set out in the Children First Act 2015 CP Appendix 3 – Protocol authorising immediate action CP Appendix 4 – Summary of record keeping requirements CP Appendix 5 – Summary of the changes to the procedures Sign up to receivenews and updates Sign Up