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CHILD SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

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Nature of Service and Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm:
ADHD Connections provides coaching, support, and resources for individuals with ADHD, including children and young people. We are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of all children in our care. Our safeguarding measures are guided by the principles of:

  • Protecting children from harm and promoting their welfare

  • Recognising and responding appropriately to concerns

  • Ensuring safe recruitment, training, and conduct of staff and volunteers

  • Creating an environment where children feel safe, heard, and respected

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Risk Assessment:
We have assessed potential risks to children engaging with our services and have implemented policies and procedures to mitigate these risks. Identified risks include:

  • Inappropriate behaviour by staff, volunteers, or other service users

  • Online safety concerns in digital interactions

  • Failure to recognise or report child protection concerns

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Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures:
To address these risks, ADHD Connections has put in place the following policies:

  • Child Protection Policy: Outlining our commitment to safeguarding and reporting procedures.

  • Code of Conduct: Setting clear expectations for staff, volunteers, and service users.

  • Safe Recruitment Policy: Ensuring all staff and volunteers are vetted (including Garda Vetting) and trained in child protection.

  • Reporting and Responding Policy: Providing clear guidelines on recognising, responding to, and reporting concerns.

  • Online Safety Policy: Safeguarding children in digital interactions, including social media and virtual coaching.

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Mandated Persons:
Under the Children First Act 2015, certain professionals and individuals working with children are classified as Mandated Persons and have a legal obligation to report concerns of harm or abuse to Tusla – Child and Family Agency. Mandated Persons at ADHD Connections include, but are not limited to, ADHD coaches, therapists, and other professionals directly engaging with children. These individuals are required to report knowledge, belief, or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed. ADHD Connections ensures that all Mandated Persons receive appropriate training and support to fulfill their reporting obligations in line with best practices and legal requirements.

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Designated Liaison Person (DLP):
ADHD Connections has appointed a Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and a Deputy DLP responsible for handling child protection concerns.

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Reporting Concerns:
All concerns, suspicions, or disclosures of abuse must be reported to the Designated Liaison Person, who will follow national child protection guidelines and report to Tusla – Child and Family Agency where necessary.

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Implementation and Review:
This Child Safeguarding Statement will be reviewed annually or as needed, in line with best practices and legislative updates.

Date of Statement: 2025
Review Date: 2026

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Signed: Claire Twomey
Position: Founder & Director

ADHD Connections

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