Safeguarding Children in Secondary Schools Protecting children and young people is one of the most important responsibilities of any school. Every member of staff, from teachers to volunteers, plays a crucial role in ensuring pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Legal Island’s Safeguarding Children in Northern Ireland Secondary Schools eLearning course equips all school personnel with the knowledge and confidence to play their part in protecting pupils and meeting statutory child protection obligations. The course is fully aligned with the Department of Education’s Safeguarding and Child Protection in Schools guidance, ensuring compliance with current Northern Irish law.