Are you aware that there is a suite of resources, webinars and eLearning programmes available to complete as part of your child safeguarding continuing professional development plans. Please see below some useful links to these resources.
- Encourage all staff in your service, who haven’t completed the Tusla E Learning Programme to do so https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/children-first-e-learning-programme/
- Encourage staff in your service to access the Children First Revision Webinar http://childsafeguardingelc.ie/early-learning-care-services/
- Encourage staff in your service to access the Garda Vetting webinar http://childsafeguardingelc.ie/early-learning-care-services
- Encourage staff in your service to review and refresh their knowledge by accessing Info Blasts on various topics https://childsafeguardingelc.ie/category/english/
Tusla DLP eLearning Programme
The Tusla DLP eLearning Programme is now live. This module is designed to support DLP’s and Deputy DLP’s in their safeguarding role. It is universally accessible and can be completed in approximately 90 mins and can be accessed here Appointing a Designated Liaison Person Tusla – Child and Family Agency
In order to get the full benefit from this module, educators should have already completed the “An Introduction to Children First” eLearning programme, available here: Children First E-Learning Programme Tusla – Child and Family Agency
Please note that the DLP eLearning does not replace the Children First Foundation training for DLP’s, it is an add on for those in the DLP role. The National Child Safeguarding Programme have advised us that the DLP Face to Face training will be available in 2024 and this eLearning module will form part of that training.
Note: There is no certificate available for this eLearning module. For those who require evidence of completion, it is suggested that they screenshot the completion-page.
A video aimed at Parents on Child Safeguarding Statements
This short video, from Tusla provides information on what a child safeguarding statement is. This video aims to help parents, understand the responsibilities of certain organisations to keep children safe, while they are attending them. https://youtu.be/5Swnx37vBNQ
Understanding the Post Referral Process
Please see below, the link to the Tusla video on ‘Understanding the Post Referral Process’. The video explains some of the ways that Tusla responds to child protection or welfare reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIXDJ3OuyBo
