The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) in their guidance state that all persons, clerical and lay, who are engaged in delivering services/ministering to children are required to undertake the NBSCCCI full day training programme on commencement of their role. And do refresher training every three years.
The Training Schedule for 2024 is being devised and will be announced in Spring 2024.
Training is free of charge to participants. Booking is essential as places are limited. Enquiries and bookings can be made by emailing safeguarding@ossory.ie or phoning 085-8021633. All personnel employed or volunteering in their parish should be invited to complete a Safeguarding Information session.