OBJECTIVES: To give an overview of the updates to the Child Protection Procedures 2025.

To assist compliance with the deadline of 31st December 2026 for implementation of procedures in schools.

Content includes:

• Background to the changes

• What has changed in the 2025 procedures

• The Child Protection Oversight Report

Schools are invited to submit questions to the ACCS Head Office in advance, which will be addressed during the session.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Principal, Secretary, Board of Management, Chairperson and Board of Management Members.