Our Child Protection Policy

We in Createschool want to make sure that all children and young people who come to any Createschool workshop are safe and are protected from harm. We call this our Child Protection Policy.

Children and young people have a right to:

  • Be safe. 

  • Be listened to. 

  • Be treated with fairness and respect.

  • Be free from bullying.

  • Get help and support if you’ve been hurt, neglected or badly treated.

Everyone working in Createschool respects these rights. This is part of our Code of Behaviour. Our Child Protection Policy says that if anyone is worried that a child or young person is being hurt, bullied or abused, they should talk to Peter Baxter. Peter can be contacted at 086 6998453 or Createschool, Clermont House, Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co Wicklow, A67 x566


If we are worried that a child or young person is not safe or might be harmed, we will talk to people who can help. If this happens, Peter, our Designated Person will explain what is happening.

If you are worried about yourself or another child or young person, the most important thing is to talk to someone about it. The information you share will be kept private and only shared with people who need to know and can help.

Bullying

At Createschool we do not allow bullying. Bullying can be someone: 

  • Calling people names or saying hurtful things.

  • Taking money or food off of you.

  • Swearing at you. 

  • Pushing you around. 

  • Hurting your body in any way, such as pushing, pinching, punching or kicking you. 

  • Leaving you out or ignoring you. 


Remember: Bullying is NEVER your fault, and never something that you deserve - you should be able to feel happy and safe wherever you are.

Making a complaint

We welcome comments and suggestions from children, young people, parents and others. 

If you are worried or upset by something that happens here you can make a complaint. The person to talk to about complaints is:

Peter Baxter

Createschool 

Clermont House

Wicklow County Campus

Rathnew, A67 x566

Co Wicklow

Tel 086 6998453

We will listen carefully to your complaint and will answer it within 24 Hours.


Our code of behaviour

Our code of behaviour helps us to make sure that everyone at Createschool is safe and free from harm.


Sample code of behaviour

Adults/Leaders

Children / Young People

  • Treat everyone fairly.

  • Listen to what children and young people have to say. 

  • Never spend unnecessary time alone with the children away from others.

  • Never make unnecessary physical contact with children.

  • Never meet with children outside of the designated workshop/ lesson.

  • Never bring children on car journeys or offer them a lift unless it is with the knowledge or consent of parents or school principal.

  • Never use foul/bad language in the presence of the children.

  • Never reprimand a child – refer any matters of concern immediately to the contact teacher in the school/venue or directly with the parent/ guardian.



  • Cooperate with leaders instructions. 

  • Do not tolerate bullying.

  • Respect everybody

  • Respect everyone’s opinions

  • Don’t be negative with others



Information for Parents

Here at Createschool, we are committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. Children’s welfare and safety is our top priority. We comply with Children First: National Guidelines for Child Protection and Welfare. To help us achieve this, we have a Child Protection Policy and Procedures which guide our work. We have:

  • A code of behaviour for staff and volunteers.

  • A safe recruitment policy.

  • A Designated Person, who looks after child protection concerns.

  • A confidentiality policy.

  • A complaints policy.

  • An accident and incidents reporting policy.

We ask parents and guardians to:

  • Read the information provided.

  • Talk to us if you have any concerns.

  • Cooperate with staff (leaders) in ensuring children and young people are safe.

  • Drop and collect children and young people on time and not leave them unattended.

  • Give us contact details and let us know who will collect children and young people.

 Add other points as relevant to your organisation.

Please feel free to talk to us if you would like more information or if at any time you have any concerns about a child or young person.

Thank you for taking the time to read this information.






Acceptance of Createschool’s Child Protection Policy


I, _____________________ hereby declare and warrant that there is no reason known to me and there are no convictions, claims or complaints (past or pending) against me relating to children / young people / vulnerable adults that would deem me to be unsuitable to work with them and carry out my role within this organisation.


I understand that making a false declaration would be grounds for immediate dismissal or the termination of my contract on any project. 


I have read and agree to abide by Createschool’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures for Children and Young People.



Signature ________________________________



Name __________________________________



Date _________________________________