Child Protection Policy

Aim:

The Child Protection Policy of Conductology (Ireland) Ltd fosters security, confidence and independence 

in the developing child. The well-being of the child is central to this and will be

seen as an integral part of the activities on offer. Conductology (Ireland) Ltd provides a safe and

stimulating play environment where children and adults can work together.

Objectives:

This is achieved by:

1. Ensuring that staff and users know the policy for child protection and are well informed

about procedures for reporting concerns as outlined.

2. Ensuring that staff members attend child protection training in line with roles and

responsibilities, ensuring good practice.

3. The child protection policy implemented by staff endeavours to provide an environment

that will support children to enhance their self-esteem, self-confidence, assertiveness, and

communication skills aiding them to make reasoned informed choices, judgements &

decisions regarding their personal safety and security.

4. Promoting co-operation with statutory agencies in the multi agency response to child

protection. To ensure that there is a systematic & clearly understood method of

communication between staff and private parties.

Guidelines on using Conductology (Ireland) Ltd facilities:

Photographs:

Only the parent/carer of children may use photographic equipment (e.g.) Camera, Video camera

& Mobile phones in relation to their own children.

In the event of group, outing or event it will be the named adult’s responsibility. Photographing

or videoing of any other child/children will not be permitted.

As good practice, users are required to inform Conductology (Ireland) Ltd staff if photographic

equipment/videos are being used. Staff should be informed if any parent/carer is concerned about

the use of photographic equipment.

Unaccompanied Adults:

It is the policy of Conductology (Ireland) Ltd that any adults wishing to view any of the Company’s

facilities must complete the necessary signing-in procedure. Once the adult has signed out, they

must leave the premises & grounds and are no longer the responsibility of the Company.

Unaccompanied Children:

No child/children will be permitted to use any of the facilities at Conductology (Ireland) Ltd unless

they are accompanied by an adult (18yrs+). Any child found to be using the facility

unaccompanied will be asked to leave and will not be considered the responsibility of the

Company.

Parents/Carers Responsibility:

Children and young people attending Conductology (Ireland) Ltd are the sole responsibility of the

accompanying named adult.

Conductology (Ireland) Ltd Responsibility:

Conductology (Ireland) Ltd staff will carry out risk assessment of grounds and environments and

access all areas on a regular basis with regard to child protection and health & safety policies

ensuring the well being of the users and children who frequent the Company. This will be kept on

record.

Bullying:

Conductology (Ireland) Ltd aims to provide an environment where all children feel safe & secure.

If staff members are informed of any cases of bullying, staff will approach parents/carers of the

offending child and request that parents / carers please take this matter in hand as if this reoccurs

they will be asked to leave the Company.

Reporting Incidents of Suspected Behaviour:

If any Conductology (Ireland) Ltd students or staff have any suspicions or have witnessed any

kind of inappropriate behaviour, disclosures, or physical attacks they should report this to staff

immediately. It will then be the duty of staff members to take the following procedures:

• Report incident to appropriate staff member.

• Staff will check the Company for the offending person/s.

• This person must be asked if they are signed in, to establish if they are rightfully on The

Company’s property.

• This person must be asked to come to the Company’s office as there is a matter to be

resolved.

• As this person is brought to the office the witness must be asked to clarify if this person

is the offending person.

• If this is the offending person, the project manager must ring the police or necessary

agencies.

• Management must then inform police right away and other relevant organisations.

Missing Children:

In the instance of any child/children going missing while on the grounds of Conductology

(Ireland) Ltd the following procedure will be taken:

• Conductology (Ireland) Ltd staff must be made aware of any child’s disappearance

right away.

• Staff will then search all areas of the Company’s environment.

• After a comprehensive search has been done staff will then ring the appropriate

outside organisation (e.g. PSNI/Gardaí)

• Staff must take note of any procedures and witness statements.

• The Company will work with police and outside organisations if needed until matter

is resolved.

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