Child Safeguarding Statement

Last Updated: 17th June 2026

1. Our Commitment

The Provider, Julien Porzadny, operating through the website myfrenchteacher.ie, is committed to the safety and well-being of all students. The Provider recognises that the welfare of children is paramount and that all children have a right to be protected from harm. This statement has been developed in line with the requirements under the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017), and Tusla’s Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice.

2. Nature of Service

The Provider delivers freelance French language tuition to primary and secondary school students, as well as adult learners. Services include one-to-one private tuition (online and face-to-face) and group workshops for schools. The goal of the Provider is to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-quality educational environment.

3. Digital Classroom: Code of Conduct

To ensure a safe, positive, and professional learning environment, all students (minors and adults) are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

  • Be respectful: All comments, posts, and interactions must be kind, professional, and relevant to French studies. Bullying, discriminatory language, or harassment will not be tolerated.
  • Keep it educational: Google Classroom and all learning platforms are for course-related discussion only. Please refrain from sharing personal information, images, or off-topic links.
  • Stay professional: Treat the digital space as you would a physical classroom. Use appropriate language and tone at all times.
  • Respect privacy: Do not share login credentials with anyone else. Respect the privacy of fellow students; information shared during sessions or in the classroom must remain confidential.
  • Report concerns: If any content is seen that makes a student feel uncomfortable or violates these rules, it must be reported to the Provider immediately via email.

4. Risk Assessment

The Provider has carried out an assessment of the potential for harm to a child while availing of the services. The following risks and procedures are in place to manage them:

Risk Identified

Procedure in Place to Manage Risk

Online Safety / Cyber-bullying

Use of secure meeting links; parental oversight required; no social media for private messaging.

Digital Platform Interaction

Access restricted to enrolled students; usage is monitored for appropriate content; strict adherence to the Code of Conduct (Section 3).

Harm or Misconduct

Current Garda Vetting maintained; adherence to strict professional boundaries at all times.

Unauthorised Access

Lessons occur in public/educational settings or supervised home environments.

Inappropriate Communication

All email correspondence regarding a minor is copied to a parent/guardian.

5. Procedures

In addition to the risk management procedures above, the following practices support the commitment to safeguarding:

  • Reporting Concerns: The Provider is aware of the responsibilities as a service provider to report any child protection or welfare concerns to Tusla.
  • Training: The Provider has completed the Children First E-learning programme.
  • Safe Recruitment: The Provider maintains all relevant credentials, including regular Garda Vetting updates.
  • Allegations of Misconduct: The Provider has a clear, documented procedure for responding to any allegations of misconduct (available upon request).
  • Relevant Person: As the sole provider, Julien Porzadny is the “Relevant Person” under the Children First Act 2015.

6. Implementation

The Provider recognises that implementation is an ongoing process. This Child Safeguarding Statement will be reviewed on 17th June 2028, or as soon as practicable after there has been a material change in any matter to which the statement refers.

Relevant Person: Julien Porzadny

Contact: [email protected]