Checklist for consideration in the development of your child protection policy and procedures:

• Are all teachers, ancillary staff and members of the Board of Management familiar with the school’s Child Protection Policy?
• Are all teachers, ancillary staff and members of the Board of Management familiar with the DES Child Protection Guidelines and Procedures?
• What arrangements are in place to inform new members of staff of the policy and the Guidelines?
• Is the policy displayed prominently in the school or is there a notice displayed prominently stating that your school has a Child Protection Policy?
• Has the Child Protection Policy been circulated/made available to all school staff, teaching and non-teaching?
• Has the policy been circulated/made available to all parents or guardians at the time of enrolment?
• Is the name of the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and the Deputy DLP displayed prominently in the school?
• Has the DLP and the Deputy DLP attended training?
• How does the DLP inform staff of the key elements of this training?
• What other policies and procedures need to be reviewed in relation to child protection?
• Is child protection an item on the agenda of Board of Management meetings?
• Does the Board of Management make use of Garda Vetting as part of recruitment?
• Does the Board of Management have a list of all groups/individuals using school property?
• Does the Board of Management check that these groups/individuals have their own Child Protection Policy?