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
2. Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act 2012, Circular
3. In Pursuit of Excellence, A Handbook for Principals
4. Cyber Safety Manual
5. Manual on Mental Health and Well-being – A Perspective
6. Promotion of Healthy Snacks, Circular
7. Implementation of School Safety Guidelines issued by NDMA, Circular
8. Advisory Guidelines on Elimination of Corporal Punishment
9. Safety of children in Schools (Police Verification of all staff), Circular
10. Safety of school children in school bus, Circular
11. Awareness regarding MoHFW – Guidelines for Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), Circular
CISCE – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
1. Circular regarding POCSO e-box
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
2. Regulatory Guidelines for Hostels for Children, 2018
3. Guidelines for Prevention of Bullying and Cyberbullying in Schools, 2018
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
2. POCSO-Rules-Gazette-Notification
MHA – Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
A Handbook for Adolescents/ Students on Cyber Safety
MoE – Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
1. Department of School Education & Literacy, Govt. of India – Safety Measures for School Tours/Excursions/Hygiene/Meals
2. Preventive Mechanisms and Procedures for Children’s Safety in Schools
3. Guidelines for fixing accountability for the Safety of Children Studying in Government and Private Schools
4. Guidelines School Safety Security
5. Implementation Manual on Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI)
MoHFW – The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Guidelines for tobacco-free educational institution
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
Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Department of Women and Child Development
Child Protection Policy for Child Care Homes/Institutions registered under the JJ Act
Dept. of Women and Child Development, Karnataka Govt.
State Child Protection Policy
West Bengal Govt. – Dept. of School Education
Guidelines for Child Safety from Sexual Abuse in the School
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
