Introduction:
We in St. Patrick's Primary School have a responsibility for the Pastoral Care, general welfare and safety of the children in our care and we will carry out this duty by providing a caring, supportive and safe environment, where each child is valued for his or her unique talents and abilities, and in which all our young people can learn and develop to their full potential.
Principles:
The following principles form the basis of our Child Protection Policy:
- It is a child's right to feel safe at all times, to be heard, listened to and taken seriously.
- We have a pastoral responsibility towards the children in our care and should take all reasonable steps to ensure their welfare is safeguarded and their safety is preserved.
- In any incident the child's welfare must be paramount.
Safeguarding Team:
The following are members of Safeguarding Team within the school:
Principal: Mr Joe Canavan
Designated Teacher: Mrs Nuala Mulholland
Deputy Designated Teacher: Mrs Denise O'Hagan
Designated Governor: Mrs Anne Campbell
Chair of the Board of Governors: Mr Niall Muldoon
