Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The Parish of Askeaton and Ballysteen values and encourages the participation of children in the life of the Church and is committed to best practice in protecting children from harm and abuse. All Clergy, staff and volunteers in the Parish accept and recognize their responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. Safety and well-being of children is of paramount importance and the Parish is committed to compliance with the seven standards named in the National Board for Safeguarding Children Standards and Guidance Document.
We continue to keep abreast of training in relation to best practice and updated in relation to the most recent policy and procedures. We are subject to regular checks and audits and operate in total cooperation with Safeguarding Representatives and Director of Safeguarding.
Fuller details of the Safeguarding Policy, supporting procedures and documents, are to be found at the following link
Statement
As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being and will work in partnership with parents/ guardians to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
For the procedures to implement the child safeguarding policy, the Diocese’s of Limerick follows the guidance of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland available at www.safeguarding.ie/index.php/guidance