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Event

Child Protection Law for Education Professionals Legal training for education professionals

Monday 16th November 2026

Events Education 03 Nov 2026 published 3min read

Our Child Protection Law for Education Professionals course will explore the key legal and practical issues that arise for schools, from child protection procedures and interagency co-operation to complex cases and court proceedings.

Topics

  • Key child protection legal framework in Ireland
  • Interagency co-operation and information sharing in child protection
  • Internal child protection procedures in schools
  • Preparation for complex child protection cases
  • Learning from complex case examples
  • Report writing and evidence for court

Format

  • 2 hours of pre-recorded online content, accessible at any time on phone or laptop
  • 1 hour of relevant readings and case examples
  • 1 hour live online workshop with the course contributors for questions and case discussion

Details

CPD Hours
4 hours, including online content and live workshop

Audience
Education professionals seeking a clearer understanding of child protection law, school procedures and complex child protection cases

Live online workshop date to be confirmed, with daytime or evening options anticipated

Course Contributors
Sonya Bruen, Partner, Health & Prosecutions and former senior Child Protection Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience in this practice area
Catherine Kelly
, Partner, Employment Law & Benefits specialising in Education Law
Laura Warnock, Of Counsel, Health & Prosecutions
Fiona Sheil, Senior Associate, Employment Law & Benefits

Cost
€250 per participant

Release Date

16 November 2026

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