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Child Protection for Designated Liaison Person Tra...
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Child Protection for Designated Liaison Person Training – Level 2

The event provides mandatory child protection training.

 

Class Date

3 December, 2026

Location

The course will take place via Zoom. Class Times 10am-5pm

Cost

Level 2 (DLP) €110 per person (Members Price) €130 Per Person (Non-Members Price)

Registration will only be fully confirmed once payment is received.

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Course Background

According to the Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and the Children First Act 2015, school staff working with minors or vulnerable persons in a significant capacity due to their role within an organisation must complete Children First Child Protection training. English Education Ireland members can participate in Children First Child Protection training days delivered by Barnardos. You must have already completed the Level 1 course before participating in this Level 2 training. See course overview and outcomes here: https://barnardos.ie/learning-development/training/child-protection-training/

Course Content

According to the Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and the Children First Act 2015, school staff working with minors or vulnerable persons in a significant capacity due to their role within an organisation must complete Children First Child Protection training.

English Education Ireland members can participate in Children First Child Protection training days delivered by Barnardos.

You must have already completed the Level 1 course before participating in this Level 2 training.

See course overview and outcomes here

 

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Learning Outcomes
Following the workshop participants will be able to: ˃ Recognise their legal responsibilities in relation to child protection ˃ Recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse Explain the role of the designated liaison person in supporting staff and managing child protection situations ˃ Demonstrate how to speak with parents effectively when child protection concerns arise ˃ Describe how to deal with allegations of abuse against staff members ˃ Identify best practice in relation to child protection recording and reporting ˃ State organisational responsibilities re; child safeguarding
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This Course is Designed For
Staff working at English Language Education institutions in Ireland.
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Training Methodology
Courses are highly interactive with role-playing and practical exercises to reinforce understanding and learning. The workshop will involve presentation, videos and question & answers. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance
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What to Bring to This Course
This course is delivered online. Please be ready to take your own notes. A pre-read document will be sent ahead of the course.

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