1. National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008
Key Principles
Views of children not being heard esp vulnerable children- of particular concern are those in the foster care system, homelessch and those with disabilities
There are constitutional and legal concerns in relation to information sharing
Some after school facilities, summer and holiday camps and private entertainment for children are not covered.
2/23/2019
National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008

2. National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008
Policies
Garda vetting-difficulties in relation to those who have addresses abroad.
The inadmissability of ‘soft information’
Safe recruitment practices are not always carried on…seeking references and so on.
2/23/2019
National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008

3. National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008
Raising Concerns
Needs to facilitate a ‘talking through stage’ prior to reporting
Improvement in access to HSE contact personnell
Lack of a protocol about feedback to persons who have reported
2/23/2019
National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008

4. National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008
Standards
Lack of uniformity across all HSE areas
Absence of standards against which services can be measured and monitored
Access to Child Protection Notification System is still problematic ie not readily available outside the social work service
2/23/2019
National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008

5. Referrals and Follow up
Only 25% of child abuse notifications are substantiated
Children who experience neglect are served least well in the present system.
No set funds for the delivery and development of early intervention and family support services
There is no national forum and no formal structure for analysing outcomes
2/23/2019
National Review of Compliance with 'Children First' July 2008