Safeguarding

Anti-bullying poster which can be shared with all visiting school groups before arrival

The safety and welfare of children visiting Marsh’s is one of our primary concerns.  All staff, volunteers and interns will strive to safeguard children in order for them to enjoy their experience in the library.  Here you will find our safeguarding statement and policy designed to help ensure that this happens.

Click on the links below for:

• Safeguarding Statement
• Child Protection Policy

Below you can find appendices and forms:

• Appendix i – Marsh’s Child Protection & Welfare Form
• (Appendix ii and iii are Tusla’s Report Form and Retrospective Report Form)
• Appendix iv – Marsh’s Parental Consent Form
• Appendix v – Safeguarding Protocol Form for External Providers
• Appendix vi – Complaints Form
• Appendix vii – Photography Consent Form
• Appendix viii – Tusla Contacts
• Appendix ix – Anti-bullying Agreement

The above links were created in line with Department of Children and Youth Affairs, ‘Children First Act 2015’.