These evening sessions are Mandatory for all Clergy, Deacons, and Volunteer Group Leaders who have regular or direct contact with children and young people.

COURSE CONTENT

• The expected standards of performance in Safeguarding Children within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Creating a common understanding of “How to safeguard children and develop best practice arrangements across all aspects of work and contact with children and young people.
• Recognising, responding and procedures for reporting a concern in relation to a child or young person.
• Working safely with children and Young People.
• The National Standards for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024
• ACE’s awareness.

COURSE LOCATION/TIME AND DURATION

This session is session two of two which is  taking place in St John’s parish centre, Falls Rd, Belfast and starts at 7:00pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION

• Provide an opportunity to reflect on some of the challenges you are facing in safeguarding today and encourage a culture of safeguarding within our Church.
• To refresh your knowledge in relation to recognising, responding and reporting.

CONTENT

• The expected standards of performance in Safeguarding Children within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Creating a common understanding of how to safeguard children and develop best practice arrangements across all aspects of work and contact with Children and Young People.
• Recognising, responding and procedures for reporting a concern in relation to a Child or Young Person.
• ACE’s awareness.

SESSION TIMES/LOCATIONS

The training will be in Downpatrick Parish Hall, St Patrick’s Avenue, Downpatrick, BT30 6DN

This session  is a morning  session which starts at 10:30am and will last no longer than 2 hours.

REGISTER HERE FOR THIS SESSION