School Child Protection Policy – SCPP Template
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Project CACA’s School Child Protection Policy (SCPP) cell is responsible for formulating the SCPP. The cell comprises Advocate: Neha Tyagi; Advocate: Ravi Kumar; Advocate: Janhavi Singh; Advocate & Criminologist: Vinita Kumari; Counselling Psychologist: Pratibha Malhotra; Criminologist:
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Project CACA – School Child Protection Policy – SCPP Template
01 – The School Child Protection Policy (Core Body)
It comprises two chapters outlining safety domains, jurisdiction, prevention, prohibition, redressal approaches, and committee formations, among other foundational elements.
Provides guidelines, definitions, considerations, and examples to assist School Child Protection Committees in addressing various situations. These measures—punitive, supportive, or both—apply to children, students, adults, school staff, parents, and vendors within the School Child Protection Policy (SCPP) environment.
03 – Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Provides a comprehensive framework for classifying and registering complaints and suggestions.
04 – Guidelines & Protocols for School Authorities
Defines the roles, responsibilities, and duties of school authorities across multiple domains, including infrastructure, health and hygiene, and cyber safety.
05 – Guidelines & Protocols for Stakeholders
Outlines roles, responsibilities, duties, and dos and don’ts for stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, visitors, and vendors.
06 – General Code of Conduct for School Staff
07 – Safety Checklist for Schools
It covers multiple dimensions of child safety with key indicators under various essential categories.
Affirms commitment to the highest standards of safety, care, and respect for every child entrusted to them.
09 – Self-Declaration by School Staff
Declares absence of any criminal record, including offences related to child abuse.
CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education
1. Screening of film ‘Komal’ and spreading awareness of POCSO E-Box, Jul 2017
2. Circular – Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012
3. In Pursuit of Excellence, A Handbook for Principals, May 2020
4. Cyber Safety Manual, 2020
5. Manual on Mental Health and Well-being – A Perspective
6. Circular – Promotion of Healthy Snacks, Jan 2016
7. Circular – Implementation of School Safety Guidelines issued by NDMA, Sep 2017
8. Circular – Advisory Guidelines on Elimination of Corporal Punishment, May 2014
9. Circular – Safety of children in Schools (Police Verification of all staff), Sep 2017
10. Circular – Safety of school children in school bus, Feb 2017
11. Circular – Awareness regarding MoHFW – Guidelines for Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), Aug 2022
12. Circular – Promotion of Disaster Management/Disaster Risk Reduction in Schools, Jan 2024
13. Standards for Excellence in School Education, Jul 2021
14. Circular – Guidelines for Residential Schools, Sep 2023
15. Circular – Regarding Compliance with NCPCR & NDMA Guidelines, Jan 2022
16. Affiliation Bye-Laws, 2018
CISCE – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
1. Circular – Awareness regarding the POCSO e-box, Jun 2017
2. School Safety Manual
NIPCCD – National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
Handbook on Implementation of POCSO Act for School Management and Staff
NCPCR – National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
1. Manual on Safety and Security of Children in Schools, Sep 2021
2. Regulatory Guidelines for Hostels for Children, 2018
3. Guidelines for Prevention of Bullying and Cyberbullying in Schools, 2018
4. Being Safe Online – Guidelines, Dec 2017
NDMA – National Disaster Management Authority of India
National Disaster Management Guidelines – School Safety Policy 2016
MW&CD – Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India
1. Study on Child Abuse, 2007
2. POCSO-Rules-Gazette-Notification, 2020
MHA – Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
A Handbook for Adolescents/ Students on Cyber Safety
MoE – Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Department of School Education & Literacy
1. Safety Measures for School Tours/Excursions/Hygiene/Meals, Jul 2014
2. Preventive Mechanisms and Procedures for Children’s Safety in Schools, Oct 2014
3. Draft Guidelines for fixing the accountability of the School Management in the matter of the Safety of Children studying in Private and Government Schools, Aug 2018
4. Guidelines School Safety Security, Oct 2021
5. Implementation Manual on Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), May 2024
6. Directions on implementation of Guidelines on School Safety and Security 2021 and NDMA Guidelines, Jul 2025
MoHFW – The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Guidelines for Tobacco-free Educational Institution, 2019
FSSAI – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Gazette Notification no. F. No. 15(1) on the Food Safety and Standards (Safe food and balanced diets for children in school) Regulations, 2020
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
1 .Department of Women and Child Development – Child Protection Policy for Child Care Homes/Institutions registered under the JJ Act
2. Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) – Guidelines for the Prevention of Child Abuse, May 2023
3. Directorate of Education – Compliance of FSSAI Guidelines for safe food and healthy diets for school children, Nov 2020
4. Directorate of Education – Safety & Security of Students in Schools, Feb 2024
5. Directorate of Education – Measures for making Schools ‘Tobacco Free Zones’, Jul 2018
6. Directorate of Education – Guidelines for the basement in building, Jul 2024
Karnataka Govt.
1. Dept. of Women and Child Development – State Child Protection Policy, 2016
2. School Education Dept. – Compliance with MoE and NDMA guidelines on student safety, Jul 2025
West Bengal Govt.
Dept. of School Education – Guidelines for Child Safety from Sexual Abuse in the School
Gujarat Govt.
Social Justice and Empowerment Department – State Child Protection Policy, Apr 2025
Madhya Pradesh Govt.
Dept. of Women and Child Development – Child Protection Policy, Aug 2020
Maharashtra Govt.
1. School Education and Sports Dept. – Comprehensive instructions for safety and security of students, May 2025
2. School Education and Sports Dept. – SOP for Medical Emergencies, Oct 2024
3. School Education and Sports Dept. – Student Safety Measures, Sep 2024
Kerala Govt.
1. Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) – School Safety Guidelines
2. The Kerala School Education Rules, 1959
Punjab Govt.
Dept. of School Education – Transport Policy for Schools, 2019
Chandigarh Govt.
Haryana Govt.
1. Dept. of School Education – State Policy on safety measures, Dec 2009
2. Dept. of School Education – Regulations on School Safety, Sep 2017
3. Directorate of Higher Education – Surakshit Vahan Policy – Amended Draft – Jul 2024
4. District Child Protection Unit, Hisar – Child Protection Policy
5. Haryana School Education Rules, 2003
Bihar Govt.
The Bihar State Policy for Children, 2017
Rajasthan Govt.
Rajasthan Primary Education Council – Compliance with NDMA Guidelines, Jun 2018
Meghalaya Govt.
Dept. of Education – Compliance with MoE Directive, Jul 2024
1. Child Sexual Abuse, A Summary by Project CACA
2. Criminal Justice System, A Summary by Project CACA
3. Government Related Authorities, A Summary by Project CACA
4. JJ Act, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015- A Summary by Project CACA
5. POCSO Act, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012- A Summary by Project CACA
6. Other Relevant-Laws, A Summary by Project CACA
7. Bullying, A Summary by Project CACA
