Child Protection Guidlines
The Heritage Council endeavours to observe all government guidelines and legislation in relation to education and the safety and welfare of children. These guidelines include:
- Children First : National Guidelines For The Protection And Welfare Of Children
[This is an external link to the Department of Health and Children's website] - Education Act, 1998
[This is an external link to the Irish Statute Book website] - Education (Welfare) Act, 2000
[This is an external link to the Irish Statute Book website] - Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004
[This is an external link to the Irish Statute Book website] - Teaching Council Act, 2001
[This is an external link to the Houses of the Oireachtas website] - Guidelines for taking images of children [PDF 554KB]
- Code of practice for solo practitioners working with children [PDF 461K]
EDUCATION EVENTS
There are very few problems nature hasn’t already solved!
Biomimicry: Emulating Nature’s Genius. [Please note change of venue to the Royal College of Surgeons, 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.]
EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Heritage In Schools Directory
The Heritage In Schools Directory lists contact details for Heritage Specialists who will, at the request of a teacher, visit a primary school to work directly with the children.