Key Documents

In this section you will find key documents relating to Child Protection.

Circular 41/2025

Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025

High Level Independent Review of the Department of Education’s Current Child Protection Policies & Processes

gov.ie Child Protection

DEY Frequently Asked Questions

Child Protection Case File Booklet

Child Protection Safeguarding Booklet

Child Protection Oversight Booklet

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

Children First National Guidance
2017

Whole School Closure Day CP FAQ

A Guide to Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspections

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