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Muire na Mainistreach N.S
Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment
(Of any Potential Harm)
| List of School Activities | Risk Level | The School has Identified the Following Risk of Harm | The School has the following Procedures in place to address risk identified in this assessment |
| Training of School Personnel in Child Protection matters | High | Harm not recognised or reported promptly | Child Safeguarding Statement & DES procedures made available to all staff
DLP & DDLP to attend PDST face to face training All Staff to view Túsla training module & any other online training offered by PDST BOM records, all records of staff and board training |
| One to one Teaching | Med | Harm by school personnel | School has procedure in place for one to one teaching
Open doors/Table between teacher and pupil Glass in window |
| Care of Children with Special Needs | High | Harm by school personnel | Special needs policy |
| Toilet areas | High | Inappropriate behaviour | Procedures for use of toilets |
| Curricular Provision in respect of SPHE, RSE, Stay safe | Med | Non-teaching of same | School implements SPHE, RSE, Stay Safe in full |
| LGBT Children/Pupils perceived to be LGBT | Low | Bullying | Anti-Bullying Policy /Code of Behaviour |
| Daily arrival and dismissal of pupils | Med | Harm from older pupils, unknown adults on the playground | Arrival and dismissal supervised by Teachers supervision on yard |
| Managing of challenging behaviour amongst pupils | High | Injury to pupils and staff | Health & Safety Policy
Code of Behaviour |
| Sports Coaches | Med | Harm to pupils | Policy & Procedures in place – Garda Vetting and Teacher Supervision |
| Students participating in Work Experience | Low | Harm by student | Child Safeguarding Statement – Garda Vetting and Teacher Supervision |
| Recreation breaks for Pupils | High | Accidental injuries, Collisions & cuts | Teacher Supervision, 1st Aid kit, Incident Report book, Ice packs, Call parents if unsure |
| Classroom Teaching | Low | Harm by School personnel | Code of Behaviour
Anti-Bullying Policy |
| Outdoor Teaching Activities | Med | Injury to Pupils/Staff | 1st Aid Kit
Teacher Supervision |
| Sporting Activities | High | Injury to Pupils | 1st Aid Kit
Adequate Supervision/Facilities |
| Homework Club/Evening Study | Low | Bullying/Behaviour | Code of Behaviour/Anti-Bullying Policy
Homework Policy and Teacher Supervision |
| School Outings | High | Injury to Pupils,
Pupil disappearance Interaction with Strangers |
Adequate Supervision
Prior Knowledge of location 1st Aid Kit |
| School trips involving Foreign Travel | High | Injury to Pupils
Interaction with strangers Losing Pupils |
Adequate Supervision/ Safety Checklist/ Prior Knowledge & Garda Vetting |
| Annual Sports Day | High | Injuries, Unknown adults on School Grounds and Faulty Equipment | Adequate Supervision/ Procedures in place (Station Teaching) |
| Fundraising Events involving Pupils | Med | Allergies/ reactions (nuts) | Procedures in place/ inform Parents Association |
| Use of Off-site facilities for School Activities | High | Crossing the road
Injuries and Faulty Equipment |
Adequate Supervision
Fully Trained instructions Prior Knowledge |
| Administration of Medicine
Administration of First Aid |
High | Overdose
Not Recognising Symptoms (Concussion) |
Parental Permission
1st Aid Training for all Staff Policy and Adequate Supplies |
| Prevention and Dealing with Bullying amongst Pupils | High | Injuries
Emotional Difficulties |
Bullying Policy
Code of Behaviour |
| Use of external personnel to Supplement Curriculum | High | Harm to School Personnel | Garda Vetting/Adequate Supervision
Child Protection Training for Staff |
| Care of Pupils with specific vulnerabilities/needs such as:
· Pupils from ethnic minorities/migrants · Members of the Traveller Community · Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) Children · Pupils perceived to be LGBT · Pupils of minority Religious faiths · Children in Care |
High | Bullying
Injuries Neglect |
Anti-Bullying Policy
Stay Safe Programme Provide uniforms, books and food in appropriate situations |
| Recruitment of School Personnel including –
· Teachers · SNA’s · Caretaker/Secretary/Cleaners · Sports Coaches · External Tutors/Guest Speakers · Volunteers/Parents in School Activities · Visitors/Contractors present in school during school hours · Visitors/Contractors present during after School Activities |
High | Harm not recognised properly or Promptly Reported | Child Safeguarding Statement & DES Procedures made available to all Staff
Staff to view Túsla Training Module & any other online Training offered by PDST Vetting Procedures Policy of Parents/Volunteers Policy on Visiting Contractors |
| Use of Information and Communication Technology by Pupils in School | High | Bullying | ICT Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy Code of Behaviour |
| Application of sanctions under the school’s Code of Behaviour including detention of Pupils, confiscation of phones etc. | Med | Damage to property
Injuries |
Adequate Supervision
Code of Behaviour |
| Students participating in Work Experience in the School | Med | Harm to School Personnel
Bullying Inappropriate behaviour |
Teacher Supervision
Make aware of School Procedures |
| Student/Teachers undertaking training placements in School | Low | Harm to school Personnel
Inappropriate behaviour |
Teacher Supervision
Make aware of School Procedures Code of Behaviour |
| Use of Video/photography/other media to record school events | High | Bullying | Parental permission
Made aware of School Procedures ICT Policy |
Important Note: It should be noted that risk in the context of this risk assessment is the risk of “harm” as defined in the Children First Act 2015 and not general Health and safety risk. The definition of harm is set out in Chapter 4 of the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017
In undertaking this risk assessment, the board of management has endeavoured to identify as far as possible the risks of harm that are relevant to this school and to ensure that adequate procedures are in place to manage all risks identified. While it is not possible to foresee and remove all risk of harm, the school has in place the procedures listed in this risk assessment to manage and reduce risk to the greatest possible extent.
This risk assessment has been completed by the Board of Management on . It will be reviewed as part of the school’s annual review of its Child Safeguarding Statement.
Signed Ger Murphy Date 15/03/2018
Chairperson, Board of Management
Signed Colm Ó Súilleabháin Date 15/03/2018
Principal/Secretary to the Board of Management