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Safeguarding

Every child and adult who engages with Irish Red Cross services deserves to feel safe. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Which course do I need?

1) Have you already completed In-Person Safeguarding Awareness Training (valid for 3 years)?

  • Yes – You do not need to complete the eSafeguarding course.
  • No – Go to question 2.

2) Are you a new adult member/employee or a Youth member turning 18?

  • Yes – Complete safeguarding training. If an in-person session is not available, complete eSafeguarding (Online) now and then complete In-Person Safeguarding Awareness Training within 12 months.
In-person training is the preferred and mandatory standard for safeguarding compliance.
  • No – Go to question 3.

3) Are you renewing safeguarding training or is your certificate expired/expiring?

  • Yes – Complete In-Person Safeguarding Awareness Training.

Booking information

Booking details are available in the Safeguarding Calendar, from your Branch or Area, or by contacting safeguardingtraining@redcross.ie .

In-Person Safeguarding Awareness Training
In-Person Safeguarding Awareness Training

4-hour in-person course · 4 CPC points · Valid for 3 years.
You will learn to recognise safeguarding concerns, respond appropriately, record information accurately, and report issues sensitively. This training builds the confidence and skills you need to fulfil your safeguarding responsibilities.
Booking details and available dates can be found in the 📅 Safeguarding Calendar . Use the arrows or month selector and scroll to view all available dates.

Alternatively, you can request booking information through your Branch or Area, or by emailing the Safeguarding Training team at 📧 safeguardingtraining@redcross.ie

Full attendance is required.

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Teacher: Mareike Eccleston
Teacher: Mary Grehan
Teacher: Maxine Kelly
Teacher: Michael Lynch
Teacher: Brian Madden

eSafeguarding
eSafeguarding

Purpose: Designed for new adult members, existing Youth members turning 18, and new employees. This course introduces safeguarding within the Irish Red Cross and supports you as you begin your adult volunteering journey or employment with Irish Red Cross.

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Validity: The certificate is valid for one year.

Requirements:
Current Irish Red Cross membership or employment.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Course restriction: The eSafeguarding course can only be completed once. Members must complete In-Person Safeguarding Awareness Training (valid for three years) within 12 months of joining or turning 18.

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