Kids’ Own Child Safeguarding Policy

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Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership is Ireland’s only dedicated publisher of books by children. Through a range of local, national and international projects, we connect children with professional artists and publish the work that they create.

We provide the following services/activities to children and young people:

• Arts in Education (long-term engagement, connecting professional artists with children in the classroom);
• Public and Family Engagement, delivering programmes of book-making and storytelling in collaboration with local and regional partners;
• We work with children and young people in partnership with library services, schools, local authorities, galleries, early childhood settings and other organisations across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Kids’ Own Child Safeguarding Procedures Statement

Kids’ Own is committed to a child-centred approach to working with children and young people. We undertake to provide a safe environment and experience, where the welfare of the child/young person is paramount. We will adhere to the recommendations of the following guidelines in the development and implementation of the Kids’ Own Child Safeguarding Policy.

• Tusla, Child and Family Agency
• Children First Act (2015)
• Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, published by the Department of Health and Children (Revised 2017) 
• Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children and Young People in the Arts Sector, published by An Chomhairle Ealaíon
• Child Safeguarding: A guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice (2nd edition)

We have implemented procedures covering:

• Code of behaviour for all staff
• Reporting and recording suspected or disclosed abuse (see App 1 for categories of abuse), including allegations of misconduct or abuse by staff
• Confidentiality
• Recruitment and selection of staff
• Managing and supervision of staff
• Involvement of primary carers
• Complaints and comments
• Incidents and accidents

This policy will be reviewed on or before 30/11/2026

Designated Liaison Person: Emma Kavanagh

Deputy Designated Liaison Person: Jo Holmwood

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