Child Protection, Professional & Legal Responsibilities

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to child protection and legal responsibilities relevant to educators, focusing on parental rights, statutory regulations, and guardianship.

Parental Rights

The legal rights held by parents regarding the care and education of their children.

Constitutional Rights

Rights granted and protected under the Constitution, in this context, specifically related to education and religion as per Articles 42 and 44 of the Constitution of Ireland.

Education Act 1998

An act that outlines the rights of parents and responsibilities of schools in providing education to students.

Statutory Rights

Rights that are determined by law, providing parents and students certain entitlements related to education.

Equal Status Act 2000

Legislation that prohibits discrimination in the provision of services, including education, based on protected grounds.

Guardianship Rights

The rights and responsibilities of a guardian in relation to a child, including decisions about education and welfare.

Custody

The legal right to take care of and make decisions for a child, especially relating to their day-to-day life.

Access

The right for a parent or guardian to spend time with their child, distinct from custody.

Major Decisions

Important decisions made by guardians regarding a child's residence, education, and healthcare.

Cohabitation Period

A specified period that, when met, grants a father automatic guardianship rights under the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015.

Right to Appeal

The entitlement for a parent to challenge decisions made by a school's Board of Management regarding suspensions, expulsions, or refusal to enroll.

Discrimination

The unfair treatment of a person or group based on certain characteristics, including religion, gender, race, etc.