POCSO & CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

In accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, applicable CBSE directions and school safety requirements, the POCSO & Child Protection Committee has been constituted to promote child safety, awareness, prevention, reporting and appropriate response to concerns relating to child protection.

Committee Members

Our Commitment

The Committee shall work towards:

• Creating awareness among students, staff and parents regarding child safety and the POCSO Act.
• Promoting a school environment based on dignity, respect, trust and zero tolerance towards child sexual abuse.
• Encouraging children to speak up about anything that makes them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, threatened or violated.
• Receiving and appropriately escalating concerns relating to the safety and protection of children.
• Ensuring that concerns are treated promptly, sensitively and confidentially, subject to applicable law.
• Supporting age-appropriate awareness and sensitisation programmes for students and staff.
• Guiding students regarding safe and unsafe behaviour, personal boundaries and responsible reporting.
• Coordinating with parents/guardians and appropriate authorities wherever required under law.
• Maintaining appropriate records and ensuring child-protection concerns are handled in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

You Can Speak Up. You Will Be Heard.

If something happens that makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or frightened, remember:

Where Can You Seek Help?

Confidentiality & Child-Sensitive Approach

All child-safety concerns shall be handled with due sensitivity and confidentiality, while ensuring that any mandatory reporting and other legal obligations under applicable law are complied with.