Children and Young People

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children & Young People draft Participation Policy Statement of Intent.

This document outlines our commitment to involve Children & Young People in the work we do.  It pays due regard to current local, national and international legislation/conventions and will provide the foundation for the Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure to be an example of good practice when involving Children & Young People in its decision making process.  A copy of this Statement of Intent can be downloaded here.

DCAL Safeguarding Guidance

This guidance has been compiled to support organisations and individuals by raising awareness of issues and developments.  The guide seeks to establish best practice in the area of child protection not only within our ALBs but by extending our influence across the culture, arts and leisure sector.  The guidance introduces, for the first time, a system for monitoring and reporting on the child protection arrangements across our ALBs. A copy of the guidance can be downloaded here(623KB)

Participation Network

The Participation Network is supported by OFMDFM to help the Public Sector to engage effectively with Children & Young People in development and review of policy & services that impact on their lives.