The National Child Safeguarding Programme is funded by DCEDIY and works in conjunction with Childcare Committees Ireland (CCI), Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta (CNNG) and Tusla’s Children First Information and Advice Service (CFIAS) to tailor and develop Children First Training, resources and information to support child centred practice, that keeps children safe from harm while attending Early Learning and Childcare Services in Ireland.
The NCSP Team
Laura Dagger is the coordinator of the NCSP. Laura has worked in many roles in the Early Years Sector as an educator, mentor and leader. Laura brings an MA in Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years from ATU and a Post Graduate Diploma in Child Protection and Welfare from Trinity College Dublin to the role, combined with over 20 years’ experience.
Orla Monaghan is the Project Officer for the NCSP. Orla has worked in this role for the last 6 years and supports trainers and trainer organisations to meet quality assurance requirements. Previous to this role Orla worked as a Clerical officer for Dublin City Childcare Committee.
