National Safeguarding Policy Document 
The safeguarding children policy document is now available to download: National Safeguarding Policy Document, there is also a concise version of the Safeguarding Policy Document which can be downloaded here.
Also available is the Safeguarding Handbook for Ferns 2018 which is a quick reference book reflecting frequently asked questions.
Listed below are the some forms, leaflets, posters and guidance which can be downloaded for your convenience.
- Application Form
- Parish-Self-Audit-Form-2019-
- Attendance Register for Sacristy
- Attendance Register for large Groups 2020
- Character & Personal Reference Request Form
- Child & Guardian Joint Consent 2020
- Confidentiality Declaration Form
- Form for Dealing Accidents or Incidents Form 2020
- Form for Clergy/Religious who have MInistry with Children in an External Organisation/Church Body
- General Complaints Form
- Guidance for Supervision Ratios
- Guidance on Use of Technology
- Guidance on Mandated Persons
- Hazard Assessment Form
- Health & Safety Statement 2012
- Induction Agreement Form
- Leaflet: Safeguarding Information for Parents/Guardians
- Leaflet: Lourdes Safeguarding Information 2016/2017
- Leaflet: Role of the Safeguarding Representative
- Leaflet: Spirit Safeguarding Brochure
- Leaflet: Spirit Information Brochure
- Media Permission Form
- Parish Hall Application Form
Poster: Code of Conduct for Clergy, Staff & Volunteers- Poster: Information for Young People
- Poster: Our Local Parish Safeguarding Representative
- Poster: Policy Statement
- Poster: Present Celebrets
- Poster: Safeguarding Poster in Polish
- Poster: Safeguarding Policy in Irish
- Poster: Sacristy & Altar Service Information
- Recruitment & Selection Checklist 2020
- Safeguarding Handbook for Ferns 2017
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Workshop on Creating a Code of Behaviour with Children
If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past you may contact:
Marian Stack
Designated Liaison Person
Office: 053 9122177
Mobile: 085 1055992