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 [PDF XXMB]
- Education Act, 1998 [PDF XXMB]
- Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 [PDF XXMB]http://www.dohc.ie/publications/children_first.html
- Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004 [PDF XXMB]
- Teaching Council Act, 2001 [PDF XXMB]
- Guidelines for taking images of children [PDF 554KB]
- Code of practice for solo practitioners working with children [PDF 461]
EDUCATION EVENTS
Of Audacious Insects and Cryptic Amphibians : Experiencing the Biodiversity of the Bogs
Public lecture at Teach Lea Community Hall, Lough Boora Parklands on April 29th at 7.30 pm.
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.