As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well being, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
For all safeguarding information please go to the Safeguarding drop down menu on this website as follows:
For Safeguarding Policy & Guidance Documents please click HERE
For Safeguarding Forms, Posters and Leaflets please click HERE
For Garda Vetting Forms please click HERE
For those who work in Safeguarding please click HERE
For those responsible for Safeguarding Training please click HERE
For Safeguarding News just click HERE
Listed below are forms, leaflets, posters and guidance which can be downloaded for your convenience.
- Parish Safeguarding Rep Application Form 2022
- Volunteer Application Form 2022
- Safeguarding Brochure Information for Parents 2022
- Child & Parent/Guardian Joint Consent & Media Permission Form 2022
- Anti Bullying Policy 2022
- Attendance Register for Groups 2022
- Character Reference Request 2022
- Declaration of Good Standing 2022
- Confidentiality Declaration Form 2022
- General Complaints Form 2022
- Adult/Child Supervision Ratios 2022
- Use of Technology 2022
- Accident/Incident Recording Form 2022
- Risk Assessment Form & Guidelines 2022
- Induction Agreement Form for Church Volunteers/Personnel 2022
- Hall Application Form 2022
- Form for Clerics_Religious who work in an External Organisation_Church Body 2021-22
- NBSCCCI Guidance on Mandated Persons
- Whistleblowing Policy 2021/22
- Workshop on Creating a Code of Behaviour with Children 2021/22
- Health & Safety Statement
- Leaflet: Lourdes Safeguarding Information
- Recruitment & Selection Checklist 2020
- Safeguarding Handbook for Ferns 2017
If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past, you may contact:
Emma Fitzgerald
Director of Safeguarding / Designated Liaison Person
Office: 053 917 4972 Mobile: 087 718 5541 safeguarding@ferns.ie