Clubs that cater for underage players must do so with a child centred approach and philosophy that recognises that the welfare of the child is paramount while ensuring that each child is provided with developmental opportunities that are appropriate to their age and abilities.
In this section we have included presentations and downloads that are important to every club in our county.
Safeguarding Presentations
| Document | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Safe Ireland | 27/10/22 | |
| GAA Child Safeguarding | 28/10/22 |
Safeguarding Downloads
| Document | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Section 4 Dealing With Breaches of the Code of Behaviour | 25/10/22 | |
| Section 5 Recruitment & Selection | 25/10/22 | |
| Section 7 Club & Children’s Officer | 25/10/22 | |
| Section 8 Designated Liaison Person | 25/10/22 | |
| Section 11 Dealing with Allegations or Concerns of Abuse | 25/10/22 | |
| Section 12 Tackling Bullying in your Club | 25/10/22 | |
| Club Child Safeguarding Risk Assesement | 27/10/22 | |
| Give Respect – Get Respect | 27/10/22 | |
| GAA Anti-Bullying Policy Statement | 27/10/22 | |
| Safeguarding Training Policy for Gaelic Games | 27/10/22 | |
| Social Media Policies & Guidelines | 27/10/22 | |
| Tackling Bullying Poster – Irish | 27/10/22 | |
| Tackling Bullying Poster – English | 27/10/22 | |
| C&C Child Safeguarding Statement | 24/11/22 | |
| Safeguarding Tutors | 25/05/23 | |
| National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 | 02/02/24 |
Contact Details
For further details on any Safeguarding matters, contact the Kildare GAA Children’s Officer:
Dermot Lavin - childrensofficer.kildare@gaa.ie
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