Training and Information

Overview on training

The National Child Safeguarding Programme is responsible for the development and provision of child safeguarding training, supports and resources to Early Learning and Childcare services nationally.  This training is facilitated by trainers in City/County Childcare Committees and CNNG.

Online Training – universally available to all educators in Early Learning and Childcare Services

• Tusla’s Always Children First eLearning Programme
• Tusla’s Mandated Person eLearning Module
• Tusla’s Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) eLearning Module Part A (This training is not relevant to Childminders)

Tusla Animations & Videos

• Definition of child safeguarding
• What to do if you are worried about a child
• What is a Child Safeguarding Statement
• Understanding risk assessments in child safeguarding statements
• Understanding the role of mandated persons
• Understanding Tusla’s Post Referral Process
• Organisations working with Children and Families
• Individuals working with Children and Young People

Face to Face Training – available through City/County Childcare Committees and CNNG

• Always Children First Child Safeguarding Awareness Training for Organisations – Foundation Level ELC and SAC services – this training should be completed by all those working with children and their families
• Always Children First Child Safeguarding Awareness Training for Childminding Services – Foundation Level - this training should be completed by all childminders
• Always Children First Child DLP Training for Organisations Part A – the DLP eLearning Module (Part A) is universally available and should be completed by all Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) and Deputy Designated Liaison Persons (DDLP) ELC and SAC services
• Always Children First Child DLP Training for Organisations Part B – this training should be completed by all Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) and Deputy Designated Liaison Persons (DDLP) ELC and SAC services

Further Online Resources:

• Child Safeguarding Resource Document – Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedure; Guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services in Ireland
• Recording Concerns Form
• National Child Safeguarding Programme Info Blasts
• Tusla You Tube Channel
• Tusla Web Portal
• Tusla Web Portal User Guide
• Tusla Signs of Safety Webinar