Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of every child in our school. Our Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment have been prepared in accordance with the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, and the Department of Education’s Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025.
Child Protection Team
If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child at our school, please contact our Designated Liaison Person (DLP) in the first instance.
Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP)
Siobhán Parsons
Deputy Principal · Leas-Príomhoide
0404 45460
office@scng.eu
Reporting a Concern
If you have a concern about a child’s safety or welfare, you should:
- Contact the DLP, Meg Murphy, directly by phone or in person at the school
- If you cannot reach the DLP, contact the DDLP
- In an emergency situation, contact An Garda Síochána immediately
- You may also contact Tusla Child Protection directly on 01 771 8500
Mandated Persons
All teachers in our school are Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015. This means they are legally obliged to report known or suspected child abuse to Tusla.
Our Policies
Our Child Protection and Welfare Policy and the Bí Cineálta Wellbeing Policy are available from our Policies page.