6.1 Club Information

LudoSport Ireland/Kildare provides light saber sporting activities.

Club Details:

• Name: LudoSport Ireland/Kildare
• Sport: LudoSport
• Locations: Dublin, Kildare, and Wicklow
• Activities: LudoSport training, competitions, and events

6.2 Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm

LudoSport Ireland/Kildare fully commits to ensuring the protection and welfare of young people. Our staff and volunteers work together to create a secure environment that fosters growth and development. Our safeguarding approach is guided by the following principles:

• Child-Centered Approach: The needs of the child are paramount in all activities. Adults involved with children must understand their emotional, physical, and personal development needs.
• Integrity and Respect: All adults act as role models, treating children with integrity and respect, and actively supporting their self-esteem.
• Fair Play: All activities promote fair play and positive conduct, with clear guidelines for behavior.
• Safe and Positive Environment: We provide an encouraging, age-appropriate, and safe environment where healthy competition is promoted within a child-centered ethos.
• Equality: We treat all children equitably, regardless of ability, age, gender, religion, social or ethnic background, or political beliefs.

6.3 Risk Assessment

We conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards to children participating in our activities, assess their likelihood, and define clear procedures to manage and minimize them.
A summary of our key risks and mitigation measures is available in our Risk Assessment Document (Section 5.3), which can be requested from the club.

6.4 Safeguarding Procedures

Our Child Safeguarding Statement and procedures are developed in accordance with the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance, and Tusla's Child Safeguarding Guide.

LudoSport Ireland/Kildare has the following key safeguarding procedures:

• Procedures for managing allegations or suspicions of abuse or misconduct by staff or volunteers.
• Procedures for the safe recruitment, selection, and vetting of staff and volunteers.
• Mandatory safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers before working with children.
• Procedures for identifying, responding to, and reporting child protection or welfare concerns to Statutory Authorities.
• Procedures for maintaining an up-to-date list of all mandated persons under the Children First Act.
• Appointment of a relevant person for safeguarding queries and concerns.

All detailed procedures and documentation are available upon request.

The Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and Relevant Person is:
Rita Von Checkley
Contact: Kildare@ludosport.net

Mandated persons under the Children First Act are listed in our staff register, available for review upon request.

6.5 Implementation and Review

We recognise that child safeguarding is an ongoing commitment. We ensure:

• We provide this statement to all staff and volunteers and ensure they complete mandatory safeguarding training.
• This statement is available to parents/guardians, statutory agencies, and the public upon request and is displayed prominently at our premises and on our website.
• All safeguarding policies and procedures are reviewed annually or following any incident or changes in legislation or best practice.

This Child Safeguarding Statement will be reviewed on or before 01/01/2027.

For all queries or to request documentation, contact:
Rita Von Checkley (DLP & Relevant Person)
Kidare@ludosport.net

Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Approved by: LudoSport Ireland/Kildare Administration

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, click here. to contact Tusla

If you want more information about Child Protection and Welfare, click here 

Click here  to view the Children First Act 2015