Children First: A Guide to the Implementation of Children First in the Youth Work Sector

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The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has released Children First: A Guide to the Implementation of Children First in the Youth Work Sector for free download.

The publication is a guidance document that has been written for those who are working and volunteering in the youth work sector.

The guidance will assist you with:

  • Identifying and meeting your organisational and individual responsibilities in relation to child safeguarding and protection;
  • Supporting best practice in child safeguarding for the youth work sector;
  • Comprehending your responsibilities as they relate to Children First.

It is essential for all of us who are engaging with young people to understand our responsibilities in child safeguarding and child protection under Children First. It has been written for a range of youth services, projects, and clubs. It is particularly aimed at those in positions of responsibility such as:

  • youth service managers;
  • senior youth workers and volunteers.

You can download the document for free here.