Key Documents HomePost-PrimaryWellbeingChild ProtectionKey Documents In this section you will find key curricular 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 Child Protection Case File Booklet 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 National Guidance 2017 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 Sign up to receive news and updates Sign Up