POCSO POLICY – Samar Global High School

Child Protection & Safety Policy

Introduction

At Samar Global High School, the safety, well-being, and dignity of every child are paramount. In line with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the school has adopted a comprehensive Child Protection Policy to ensure a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for all its students.

Child protection is not only a statutory obligation—it is a core institutional value. This policy guides our approach to safeguarding children from physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect. It applies across all aspects of school life—from administration and curriculum implementation to staff recruitment, professional conduct, and parental engagement.

Scope

This policy applies to all individuals who engage with the school, whether directly or indirectly, including:

School staff (teaching and non-teaching)
Contractual and support staff
Visitors and external professionals
Volunteers, interns, and student teachers
Parents, guardians, and school committee members

The policy covers the following areas of child safety and protection:

Creation of a child-sensitive and child-safe school environment
Prevention of all forms of abuse, including corporal punishment and sexual misconduct
Clear reporting and redressal mechanisms for child safety concerns
Safe recruitment and ongoing training of school personnel
Disciplinary action for policy violations
Continuous monitoring, review, and improvement of child safety practices

Objectives

The key objectives of the Child Protection Policy are:

To promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school climate that supports learning and development
To ensure full compliance with the POCSO Act, 2012 and related child safety regulations
To increase awareness and understanding of child protection responsibilities among all stakeholders
To define clear roles and reporting mechanisms in cases of concern or abuse
To implement a robust structure for prevention, redressal, monitoring, and accountability

Child Protection Committee (CPC)

To support and enforce this policy, Samar Global High School has constituted a Child Protection Committee (CPC) in accordance with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Composition of CPC:

Chairperson: Head of Institution – Principal
Member, Advisory Board
Child Protection Officer (CPO)
Two Faculty Representatives
One Parent Representative
Administrative Officer

Note: The CPC ensures equal gender representation and age-appropriate student involvement.

Reporting & Disclosure Mechanism

To facilitate confidential and secure reporting, a dedicated email address has been created: support_pocso@samarglobalhighschool.com.

This email is monitored exclusively by CPC members and is used to receive complaints or disclosures related to child safety and protection. All complaints will be handled sensitively, promptly, and confidentially, ensuring a fair and unbiased process.

Complaint Response Timeline

Action Timeline

First CPC Meeting : Within 3 working days of the incident being reported

Resolution / Case Closure : Within 90 days

Our Commitment

At Samar Global High School, safeguarding children is a collective responsibility. We are dedicated to ensuring a campus culture rooted in trust, care, and vigilance—where every child feels safe, supported, and heard.