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ent Child Safety Checklist For Schools............................................................ 04

Part 1: Infrastructure Safety Checklist....................................................... 06

Part 2: Health Checklist.......................................................................... 14

Part 3: Transportation............................................................................... 17

Part 4: Student Protection Mechanisms Checklist....................................... 20

Part 5: Personal, Social, Emotional and Sexual Safety Checklist.................. 26

Part 6: Reporting And Response Mechanism Checklist............................... 28

Part 7: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Checklist........ 30

Part 8: Cyber Safety Checklist................................................................. 31

Annexure I............................................................................................... 33

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CHILD SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR SCHOOLS1

The child safety check list for schools: is a self-assessment tool for schools, which is designed to do the following:

• Assistschoolmanagementobjectivelyinassessingexistinlevelofschoolsafetyandsecurity;

• Helpschoolmanagementinclearlyidentifyingareasofweakness/improvement;

• Serveasacentralisedtrackerofsafetyissuesinschools;

• Informschoolaboutkeymandatedlegalsafetyprovisions.

It is built around eight heads of safety, set out in eight separately colour coded parts as follows.

Heads of Safety:

1.PART I:INFRASTRUCTURESAFETYCHECKLIST

2.PART II:HEALTHCHECKLIST

3.PART III:TRANSPORTSAFETYCHECKLIST

4.PART IV:STUDENTPROTECTIONMECHANISMSCHECKLIST

5.PART V:PERSONAL,SOCIAL,EMOTIONALANDSEXUALSAFETYCHECKLIST

6.PART VI:REPORTINGANDRESPONSEMECHANISMCHECKLIST

7.PART VII:EMERGENCYPREPAREDNESSANDDISASTERMANAGEMENTCHECKLIST

8.PART VIII:CYBERSAFETYCHECKLIST

Each head of safety is assessed against a set of safety indicators.Forexample,Infrastructureisassessedonbuildingcertificationandregistration,boundarywall,buildingspecs,etc.Similarly,transportationsafetyisassessedonvehiclefitness,driverqualification,onboardsafetystandardsetc.Each safety indicator is in turn measured against a set of objective standards identified in the checklist.Forexample,oneofthestandardstocheckthesafety-indicatorondriverswouldbeconfirmationthatschool’sdrivershaveheldadrivinglicenseforminimum5years.

1ThisChecklistisadoptedwithmodificationsandadditionsfromtheKarnatakaOperationalGuidelinesandProceduresforEducationalInstitutionsundertheKarnatakaStateChildProtectionPolicyimplementedonJuly28,2016,amodificationoftheSafetyChecklistauthoredby.DrSangeetaBhatiaincollaborationwithNorthWestChapterofSahodaya,Delhi,inQuarterlyBulletinofCentralBoardofSecondaryEducation,Vol48,No:2,April-June2009.

To use the check list:

Aschooltakesthelistandexamineswhetheritmeetsthestandardofsafetyprescribedinthelist.Sincethechecklistisformulatedin8parts,eachofwhichcanbeusedasastand-alonecomponent,aschoolcanassignresponsibilityforassessmentandimplementationtoindividuals/teams/departmentswithbetterunderstanding/knowledgeofaparticularheadofsafety.

•Ifthestandardsaremet–theschoolmarks“YES”inthelastcolumn;

•Ifthestandardsarenotmetitwillmark“NO”;

•“NA”iftheprescribedstandardisnotnecessarytobecompliedbytheschoolusingthischecklist.

A school can use the checklist at two level:

•Preliminary safety audit:Thechecklistisagoodstartingpointtoassessthestatusofsafety(similartoahealthcheck-up).Usingtheidentifiedparametersofsafetyinthischecklist,aschoolcanclearlyandobjectivelyassessitsareasofstrengthsandweaknessesandidentifyconcretestepsinaddressinggaps.Suchanassessmentalsohelpsstrengthenexistingsystemstomakethemmoreefficientandrobust.

•Annual Safety Audit:Everyyeartheschoolcanusethechecklisttoconductanin-depthoverallassessmentonallaspectsofschoolsafety.Theauditreportwillfeedtheschool’soperationalandfinancialplansforthenextyearandbudgettime,people,andfinancialandotheroutlaysnecessaryforthenextacademicyear.

Theobjectiveofthesafetychecklististoworktowardswholeschoolsafety;reduceriskofharmandfocusonstudentwell-being,whichincludesallaspectsofsafetyandsecurityofthestudent.Thesafetystandardsinthechecklistarecollatedfromcentrallaws,guidelines,andrecommendedstandardsapplicableinIndia.SafetyguidelinesissuedbytheCBSEandCISEeducationalboardhavealsobeenincorporated.

Limitationsofthechecklist:CurrentlytheonlystatelawsthatthischecklistconsolidatesarethatofKarnataka,Haryana,UttarPradeshandDelhi.Thechecklistdoesnotprovideanexhaustivelistofapplicableregulations.Inadditions,thekeyregulationsandsafetystandardsprescribedhereareaspertheregulationsorrecommendationsinplaceasofMay7,2018.Safetyguidelinesissuedbystateeducationalboards,theNationalInstituteofOpenSchooling,InternationalSchoolsaffiliatedtoIGCSE,CambridgeorInternationalBaccalaureate,USA,havenotbeencoveredinthischecklistandschoolsaffiliatedtotheseeducationalboardsareadvisedtoalsolookatthepoliciesandguidelineslaiddownbytheirrespectiveauthority.

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S. #SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

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1. Safety/SecurityAuditofthePremises Standard:SchoolshavetohavealltheclearancesandcertificatesrequiredforverifyingthesafetyandfitnessforthebuildingaspertheSupremeCourtdirectionsunderpara35ofAvinashMehrotrav.UoI&Ors.2CBSECircularNo.19/2017datedSeptember12,2017

2. BuildingCertification Standard:1.Buildingpermits/occupancycertificateissuedbycompetentauthorityasperBuildingByeLaws.2.Structuralsafetyauditshouldconfirmthefollowing:• Safetyoffloor,roofandstaircasedonothaveanybrokenparts/patchesoredgesjuttingthatcanharmchildren;• Floorsareevenwithnopitsorbrokensurfaces;Roofsarestrongwithnoleakage,breakage;• Staircasehaveproperholdingsupportandareingoodcondition;• Thewindowshavesafegrills;• Parapetwallsandbalconieshaverailingsofsuitableheight;• Exitsandmaindoorandgatearewellmaintained;• Theentireschoolpremisesdoesnothavesharpobjectsprotrudingoutthatcaninjurechildren;• DisabilityAccess(seefurtherindicatorsbelowundersectionondisabilityaccess);• CompliancewithNationalBuildingCode,2005.

CBSE -Everystudenthastobeprovided1sq.mtofspaceasmandatedbyCBSEAffiliationBye-law8.1.

CISE schools -Locatedinmetropolitancities,citieshavingMunicipalCorporationsandschoolsinhillareashasatleast2000sq.mtofcontiguousland,andpreferable37sq.mtclassroomsasperaspertheCISERulesforAffiliation,R.4(f)and(i)respectively;Buildingmusthavestructuralsafetyagainstnaturalhazards,bedisasterresilient;verticalexpansionmustbedoneonlyafterfitnesscertificatefromcivilengineer/architect.P.10;glasspanelstohavecolouredstickerstopreventchildrenfromrunningintothem.,p.25:

Karnataka-MostinfrastructuralspecificationshavebeennotifiedundertheKarnatakaEducationalInstitutionsRegistrationandRecognitionofCommerceInstitute)Rules,1999(KarnatakaRules,1995)atpage196andKarnatakaTutorialInstitutions(RegistrationandRegulation)Rules,2001atpage305;BangaloreMahanagaraPalikeBuildingBye-Laws2003,andthescheduletoRighttoEducationAct,2009.

Haryana-HaryanaBuildingCode,2016andsuchcertificateismandatedforrecognitionofschoolsunderHaryanaEducationRules,2003.Rule31.

Delhi –UnifiedBuildingByeLawsforDelhi2016.

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3. CompoundWallorTemporaryFencing(R) Standard:Thecompoundwallstrengthshouldbecertifiedbyappropriate/competentauthority.CBSE-TheschoolsshouldhaveirongrillsovertheboundarywallstopreventscalingandcomplywiththeStandardOperatingProcedure(SOP)fordealingwithanyterroristattackonschools.Availableathttp://cbse.nic.in/circulars/cir15-2010.pdf.CISE:SafetyManual2018p.25:dimlitareasaremorepronetobullyingandabuse.Haryana–SchoolshavetobuildhighwallsasperRegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.3.1(vii).

4. Lightandventilation Standard:Premisesandroomswell-litandventilated.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.10:Nonstructuralsafetymea-suresincludingonfurnitureprovided.Karnataka:http://www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in/pdffiles/Compendium_Vol1.pdf&RTE.Delhi–Incaseofaresidentialschool,allcorridorsandlandingshavetobewelllit,asperChildAbuse,Ch.XII,p.49availableathttp://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DCPCR/dcpcr/publication/guidelines+for+the+prevention+of+child+abuse.CBSE-ClassroomhastobesufficientlyventilatedasperCBSED.O.letterNo.10-11/2014-EE.4dated09.10.2014.Haryana-TheclassroomstohaveopenwindowstoallowviewinginsidetheclassroomasprescribedunderRegulation-sonSchoolSafety,DOE,R.3.1(x).Karnataka-MinimumspecificationsareprovidedundertheKarnatakaRules,1995&RTEAct.

5. Electricity Standard:• Allelectricalwiringisconcealedorinsulated;• Switchboxesareproperlymaintainedandplacedbeyondthereachofchildren;• Electricalappliancesareregularlycheckedandmaintained;• Fansarelocatedwherechildrencannotinjurethemselves;• Allelectricalwiringisconcealedorinsulatedandswitchboxesareproperlymaintainedandplacedbeyondthereachof• children;• Nohightensionlinesruninsideorovertheschool,andiftheydoruninsideorovertheschoolrequesttochangesuchplacementcanbemadetotherelevantstateauthorities;

• SchoolhastocomplywiththeSupremeCourt,directionsunderpara35ofAvinashMehrotrav.UoI&Ors.3Sources:CBSED.O.letterNo.10-11/2014-EE.4dated09.10.2014.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.10&25:Nonstructuralsafetymeasuresincludingonelectricityprovided.Haryana-RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.4.

6. FireSafety • Theschoolbuildinghasbeenconstructedinaccordancetoapplicablefiresafetynorms;• NOCfromfiredepartment;• Fireextinguishersinstalledinschools;•Mockfiredrillsconductedregularly;• Emergencycontactnumbersandlistofpersonstobecontactedaredisplayedonnoticeboard;• Provisionoffirealarminthesciencelaboratory;• Iftheschoolhaslargeinfrastructure,provisionoffirealarm.(Todefinelargeinfrastructure).Hon’ble Supreme Court:SchoolhastofollowbareminimumsafetystandardsforfiresafetyandpreventionmeasuresasgivenbytheSupremeCourt,underpara35andpara40ofAvinashMehrotrav.UoI&Ors.EverySchoolmusthavemandatoryfiresafetyinspectionbytheFireandRescueServicesDepartmentforgrantofpermissionforestablishingorcontinuationofaschool.CBSE school:Followthestateprescribedfiresafetyrules.Checkforfirepreventionandfiresafetyprecautiontobedoneevery5years.SubmissionofthecertificatewithrespecttofirepreventionandfiresafetyprecautionaccordingtostatefiresafetyrulestotheCBSEboardevery5yearsasprescribedunderAffiliationBye-laws(no.8.5ofCh.II).

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CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.25:fitnesscertificatefromfiredepartmentrequiredtobeobtainedbytheschoolevery6months.Haryana -RegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbyDOE,R.4,.Bangalore, Karnataka–Buildingabovetheheightof15mhas to meet the provisionslaiddownunderFireSafetyNotificationNo.HD33SFB2011datedJuly7,2011.Delhi–Schoolhavinggroundplustwofloorsoraheightof9meters,hastofollowtheminimumstandardstopreventfireandensurefiresafety,asgivenunderRule27andRule33ofDelhiFireServiceRules,2010UnderDelhiFireServiceAct,2007,p.428Alsosee,CircularNo.F.16/Estate/CC/FireSafety/2011/3298to3398datedMarch1,2011onfiresafetyprovisionsrequiredforexistingschoolsatgroundlevel,under9metersofheight,9to15metersofheightandover15metersofheight.

7. Transformer,Generator(ifany) Standard:• TheTransformer,Generator(ifany)arelocatedinsafeareas,wellmaintainedandkeptunderlock;• RequireslicensesandclearancesaspertheIndianElectricityAct,2003:&theCentralElectricityAuthority(MeasureRelatingtoSafetyandElectricitySupply)Regulations,2010.

HaryanaControl panel (for electricity, meter, etc) must be at ground floor or upper basement and must be located onthe outer periphery of the building, the same should be approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector, Haryana,asprescribedunder theHaryanaBuildingCode,2017.

8. Drains,Sumps,Borewell,OverheadTanks Standard:• Drains,sumps,borewellsandoverheadtanksinschoolsareclosed;• Drainsintheschoolvicinityareclosedandcordonedoffsecurely;• Overheadtanks,sumpsarecleanedperiodically,dateofcleaningoftheoverheadtank/sandsumptobeavailableforreview.

MHRD GuidelinesonSafetyandSecurityofChildrenpage5,point4.1.3ofMHRDcircularavailableathttp://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/20141014_131513.pdf

Hon’ble Supreme Court guidelinesissuedbythe“PreventionofFatalAccidentsofSmallChildrenduetotheirfallingintoAbandonedBorewellsandTubewells”inthecaseofInRe:MeasuresForPreventionOfFatalAccidentsOfSmallChildrenDueToTheirFallingIntoAbandonedBoreWellsAndTubeWellsv.UnionofIndia.4

http://www.dmrelief.rajasthan.gov.in/documents/sc110210.pdf

Karnataka-SchoolrecognizedunderKarnatakaEducationActhastoFENCEallthedangerousareaswithinthepremisesoftheeducationinstitutionforthesafetyofitsstudents,asprescribedunderKarnatakaEducationalInstitutions(Classification,RegulationandPrescriptionofCurriculaetc.,)Rules,1995.Rule8.Availableat(p.116).

Gurgaon, Haryana–Safetyofficertoensuretanksremaincoveredandopensumps,waterpits,swimmingpoolshavelifeguardandrailingstopreventdrowning,aspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.6DateofcleaningoftheOverheadTank,sumptobeavailableforreview.Safetyofficertoensureperiodiccleaningandmaintenanceoftanks,aspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.6.

9. WasteDisposalandGarbageSegregation Standard:• Schoolhasapropersystemfordisposalofwasteandgarbage.

Karnataka:Theschoolhasapropersewerageanddrainagesystem;schoolsgeneratingmorethan10kgsofwasteareclassifiedasbulkgeneratorsandsubjecttoBBMPpublicnotificationonmunicipalsolidwastegeneratedBangaloreWaterSupplyandSewerageAct,1964.

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10. Furniture Standard:• Benches,desksaresturdyandwhethertheyaremadeofwood,mouldplastic,metaloranyothermaterialhaveroundedgesandarenotbroken.

CBSE –Schoolhastomaintainingoodconditionitsbuilding,fixtures,furniture,equipment,lavatoriesandplaygroundaspertheCBSEAffiliationBye-law23.11.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.10:Nonstructuralsafetymeasuresincludingonfurnitureprovided

Gurgaon, Haryana-GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice.

11. Kitchen Standard:• Foodlicense/Registration(FSSA):mandatoryundertheFoodSafetyandStandardsAct,2006andtheFoodSafetyandStandardsRules,2011;

• Allschoolcanteensoranyplaceservingfoodoranyeatablewithintheschoolpremisesmusthaveafoodlicense.• Foodservedtostudentsmustbecleanandhygienic;• Thereisaseparatekitchenwithstorefacilityforthemiddaymealprogram;• Kitchencleanlinessandhygieneismaintained.Rodentandpestfree;• GasstoveswithISImark,arekeptinasafeplace,maintainedandcheckedregularly.Childrenarenotallowedtousethegasstove.

NCPCR:SchoolcanteentostockhealthyandnutritiousfoodandsnacksaspertheguidelinesofFoodSafetyAuthorities.

CBSE: Allfoodproductsare to be kept coveredincleancontainersandstoredhygienicallyCBSED.O.letterNo.

10-11/2014- EE.4dated09.10.2014.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.20:CanteentobeunderCCTVcoverage;

staffshouldhaveID verification.

Gurgaon,Haryana–Canteenofficertoensurehygieneispracticedduringpreparationandstorageoffood,aspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.6;Theteachersare be presentwhenstudentshavetheir

meals andwillobservetheireatinghabits.

12. DrinkingWater Standard:• Thereisproperfacilityforsafedrinkingwaterwithadequatenumberofwatertapsforallthestudents,locatedatconvenientpointswithinthebuilding;

• Thereisnowaterlogginginthearea;•Waterfilter/purifierisavailable;•Waterqualityistestedperiodically.CBSE-AffiliationBye-law3.3(vii)and23.11,andD.O.letterNo.10-11/2014-EE.4dated09.10.2014:SubmissionofthecertificatewithrespecttosafedrinkingwaterandsanitaryconditionhastobesubmittedtotheCBSEboardevery5yearsasprescribedunderAffiliationBye-laws(no.8.5ofCh.II).PotabilityandstandardcheckofthedrinkingwaterbyMunicipalAuthoritiesisdoneevery5years.Karnataka- KarnatakaEducationalInstitutions(Classification,RegulationandPrescriptionofCurriculaetc.,)Rules,1995.Rule8.Availableat(p.115).Haryana -GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,availableatandasperHaryanaEducationRules,2003.Rule30.

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13. Toilets Standard:• Theschoolhasseparatefunctionaltoiletsforboysandgirls;• Numberoftoiletsisinproportiontonumberofstudents;• Hygieneofthetoiletsismaintained;• Alldisinfectantsandcleaningmaterialsarekeptawayfromthereachofthechildren.AspernormsofSSAorCompetentAuthority.

CBSEAffiliationBye-law3.3(vii)andD.O.letterNo.10-11/2014-EE.4dated09.10.2014.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.21:IDverificationofsweepers,janitors’cleaners,maids.KarnatakaRules,KarnatakaEducationalInstitutions(Classification,RegulationandPrescriptionofCurriculaetc.,)Rules,1995.Rule8.Availableat(p.115).Haryana-RegulationsforSchoolSafetybyDOE.Delhi-SanitaryrequirementshavebeenprescribedforschoolsundertheUnifiedBuildingByeLawsforDelhi2016,p.373.

14. SportsRoom&Premises;SwimmingPool Standards:• Thesportsroom,ifaseparateroomisavailable,iswellventilatedandwellequipped;• Theschoolplaygrounds,swings,rides,sports-equipmentetc.,aresafeandmaintainedregularly;• Allsafetyinstructionspertainingtouseofplayequipmenttobedisplayedprominentlynearplayequipment;• Specialcare,cautionandcontinuoussupervisioninswimmingpoolareatopreventanyaccidentsorcasesofdrowning.

CISE:CCTVcoverageforplaygrounds.;SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.15,21,22Listoflifesavingequipmentforswimmingpoolsgivenonp.23;Accesstoswimmingpoolandsportsroometc.toberestrictedtoauthorizedpersonsonly.p.15.SafetynormsforotherspecialroomssuchasCraftsandWorkshops,Cookery/TechDrawing,ElectricityandElectricalarealsocovered.p.18.Haryana–Areaofswimmingpoolhasto befurther monitoredunder CCTVcameras.RegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE,R.3.2,3.1(xiii).Karnataka–Theschoolhastoensureactivesupervisionbyteachers/trainersofchildrenbothinsideandoutsidetheclassroomasperGuidelinesforactiontobetakenbyBangaloreCityPoliceCommissionervideNo.PRO/197/COP/2014datedJuly26,2014.Also,theschoolcanadoptapolicyonactivesupervisionanddefinenegligencetoincludetheactofleavingchildrenunsupervised.Othersafetynormssee:KarnatakaStateChildProtectionPolicy2016.

15. Auditoriumandgymnasiums(ifany) Standards:• Auditoriumandgymnasiums(ifany)areusedbychildrenundersupervisionoftrainedstaff;• Periodicmaintenancecertificationtobedone.

16. Laboratories Standards:• SchoolshavetocomplywiththeSupremeCourt,directionsunderpara40ofAvinashMehrotrav.UoI&Ors.5

CBSE:CircularonSafetyinScienceLaboratoriesvideNo.51/08,datedNovember11,2008,availableat(p.163-164)MinimumspecificationshasbeengivenunderBye-law3(C)(iii)ofCBSEAffiliationBye-laws,availableathttp://cbseaff.nic.in/cbse_aff/Attachment/OnlineServices/AffiliationByeLaws_14112012.pdf.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.11,16-17:Nonstructuralsafetymeasuresincludingonlabsprovided;includesrolesandresponsibilitiesofteachers,studentsandschoolmanagements.Gurgaon, Haryana –Safetyofficeroftheschooltoensurehazardoussubstancesarestoredsafely-GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.6.

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17. Elevators(ifany) Standards:• Licensetoinstall elevators and theircurrentandvalidmaintenancecertificate;

• Elevatorstobemannedatalltimesbyjanitor;

• Schoolsmusttestandmaintaintheelevatoronceeverythreemonths;

•MaintenancemustbeonlydonebyapersonregisteredwiththeChiefInspectorofLiftsInspectorofLifts,EscalatorsandPassengerConveyors.

Karnataka -SeeTheKarnatakaLifts,EscalatorsAndPassengerConveyorsAct,2012:http://www.dpal.kar.nic.in/pdf_files/9of%202013(E).pdf&TheKarnatakaLifts,EscalatorsAndPassengerConveyorsRules,2015:Availableathttp://www.ksei.gov.in/Acts%20&%20Rules/Karnataka%20LEP%20Rules,2015.pdfDepartmentofElectricalInspectorateCircularregardingMaintenanceofLiftsorescalatororPassengerconveyor:Availableathttp://www.ksei.gov.in/Lift%20circular.jpg

18. Disabilityaccess(IndividualswithSpecialNeeds)

Standards:• Schoolenvironmentisdisabilityfriendly,withinfrastructurefacilitiestosuitstudentswithspecialneedsandasprovidedinthedepartmentguidelineandMHRDstandards;

• Schoolfacilitieslikeclassrooms,playareas,toilets,drinkingwater,labsandallroomsforchildrenareaccessiblefordifferentlyabled children;

•Maintenance of all aids and assistive devices thatareprovidedbytheschoolforchildrenwithspecialneeds.

Right of Persons with Disability Act, 2016:Section16(ii)and(iii):establishmenttobuildinaccordancetothestandardsrecommendedunderRule15(a)ofRightofPersonswithDisabilityRules,MHRD guidelines:Schoolcampustobedisable-friendly.

19. CCTV Standards:• Allvigilanceandmonitoringmechanismsintheschoolinfrastructurestobeinstalledasperdirectionsofappropriateregulatingauthority;

• Storageoffootageforareasonableperiod.

CBSE-SchoolcampushastobemonitoredthroughCCTVinaccordancewithCircularNo.8/2017datedFebruary23,2017.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.15:entirecampus,classroom,toiletaccess,infirmary/medicalroomcanteenalltobecovered.Delhi -Incaseofresidentialschools,theentirecampushastobemonitoredthroughCCTV,asperChildAbuse,Ch.XII,p.49.Haryana -ListofareastocoverunderCCTVvigilancegivenunderR.3.2,RegulationsonSchoolSafetybytheDOE,availableathttp://www.schooleducationharyana.gov.in/downloads_pdf/circullers/2017/RegulationonSchoolSafety.pdfHaryana-VigilanceofficeroftheschooltomonitorchildrenthroughCCTVroom,andsafetyofficertoensuresafetyofchildrenbyexercisingcautionandpreventinganyharmfrombeingcausedtothem,asperGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.5–6.Karnataka-SchoolhastoinstallCCTVcamerasinandaroundtheschoolpremisesandstore60daysoffootage,asperGuidelinesforactiontobetakenbyBangaloreCityPoliceCommissionerNotificationNo.PRO/197/COP/2014datedJuly26,2014.

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20. AccessControl Standards:• Theaccesstoschoolbuildingbyoutsiders/visitorsiscontrolledandmonitored,andvisitors’registermaintainedverystrictlyanddiligentlybythesecuritypersonnel/admin;

• Thereisadesignatedwaitingplaceforvisitorstotheschool;

• Theschoolhasonlyoneentryandexitpoint;

• Staffentryandexittoberegistered.

CBSE -SchoolsaffiliatedtoCBSEshallmandatorilyfollowthecircularhttp://cbse.nic.in/newsite/circulars/2017/Circular%20Safety%20in%20School%2012.09.2017.pdfCISE:Accesstobemannedbyaregisteredsecurityagency;childrenshouldleaveonlythroughmainentrance.SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.12-14.HaryanaRegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE.Haryana:Visitorsandparentstobegivenlimitedandmonitoredaccesstotheschoolduringworkinghours.Noentryofanylabourersorrepairmenduringschoolhours.AsmandatedundertheRegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE.Ifapersonotherthantheparentorguardianpickingupthechild,theschoolwillverifywiththeparentbeforesendingthechild.Duringfamilyemergencyorotheremergenciessuchasunexpectedbandh,nochildisallowedtoleaveschoolunlessparents/guardiancomeinpersonoraletterofauthorisationisgivenbytheparentorguardian.Delhi-Incaseofresidentialschools,securitytoensureonlyregisteredvisitorswithbadgeareallowedinthepremises,asperChildAbuse,Ch.XII,p.49availableathttp://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DCPCR/dcpcr/publication/guidelines+for+the+prevention+of+child+abuse

21. IDcards Standard:• ChildrenwearIDcardsatalltimes;

• TheIDcardcontainsdetailsonname,class,section,bloodgroup,busroute,parents’numbersandphotographofthechild.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.44:alldriversandsupportstaffalsotohaveschoolID.Haryana-RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.3.1(v).

22. PublicAddress/AnnouncementSystems Standard:• Theschool,whereverpossibleisequippedwithaPublicAddressSystem,especiallytomakeannouncementsinemergencies;

•WherenoPASisavailable,schoolbellsareusedforannouncements.

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23. MandatorySignageschoolsmustdisplay Standard:• Prohibitionofsaleofstatingthatsaleofcigarettesandothertobaccoproductsisstrictlyprohibitedwithin100yardsoftheEI(CigarettesAndOtherTobaccoProducts(ProhibitionOfAdvertisementAndRegulationOfTradeAndCommerce,Production,SupplyAndDistribution)Act,2003;

• AllareastobemarkedasSAFE/UNSAFEwithsignageforexamplefireways/balcony,opendrains/parapetwalls;

• SchoolmanagementreportstoEducationDepartmentincasetheyfindobscenematerialdisplayedneartheschooloraddictivesubstancessoldortoutedneartheschool.SeeProhibitiononSaleofCigarettesandOtherTobaccoProductsAroundEducationalInstitutionsRules,2004.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.41:schoolsshouldhavecleardosanddon’tssignage;SOSnumberstobedisplayedwithamessage“IfyourcenterisnotfollowingsafetyprotocolspleasecalltheChildHelpline1098orreporttothenearnesspolicestation”:p.49;Allnoticeboardstohave“SafeZone”posterssothatchildrenknowhowtoroutetheirfeedbackincaseofaproblem.p.50.Delhi–SchoolhastodisplayprotocolsincommonareasinaccordancetotheguidelinesissuedbyDCPCRonMedicalCrisisManagementMechanisminSchools,applicabletoallDelhischools,inaccordancetoDOECircularNo.F.DE23(417)/SchBr/Vol.II/09/6887datedOctober6,2010.

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SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCE

MARK ‘YES’ OR ‘NO’/ /NOT

APPLICABLE FOR EACH INDICATOR

1. FirstAidKit Standard:• Theschoolhasfirstaidkitwithrequiredsuppliesforemergencywhicharewithintheexpiryperiod;

CISE:Infirmarytobeequippedwithstretcher,wheelchairandoxygencylinder.SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.21.Additionalemergencyequipmentalsocovered.p.11.

Haryana-RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.4.Availableathttp://www.schooleducationharyana.gov.in/downloads_pdf/circullers/2017/RegulationonSchoolSafety.pdf.

Delhi–Schoolhastohavefirst-aidboxesforemergenciesandPT/N.Sc/H.Scteachershavetobetrainedinfirstaid,asprescribedbyCircularNo.DE.23(417)/Sch.Br./09/Vol.II/142datedJanuary1,2012,andCircularNo.DE.23(364)/Sch.Br./272datedMarch3,2015.

2. MedicalAssistance Standard:• Followingemergencymedicalcarenumbersaredisplayedinaprominentlocation.oDoctorsincludingdoctor-on-callforemergencies;oHospital;oEmergencyAmbulanceNo108andincludingprivateservice.• Theinformationhastobeverifiedandupdatedquarterlyasthedoctorsmaybetransferred.;•The school to tie up withalocalhospitalnearesttotheschool;

Delhi–CircularNo.DE.23(364)/Sch.Br./272datedMarch3,2015.

Gurgaon, Haryana-GuidelinesissuedbytheGurgaonPoliceDepartment

3. MedicalRoom Standard:Theschoolmedicalroomisequippedtohandlemedicalemergencies.

Gurgaon, Haryana–Schoolhastodemarcateareainsick-roomtohandleanycaseofemergency,aspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.18.

4. MedicalPolicy/CrisesManagement Delhi –• Schoolhastoformulate‘EmergencyResponsePlan’andConstitute‘EmergencyResponseTeam’andSchoolHealthCommitteewithmonthlymeetings,inaccordancetoDOECircularNo.F.DE23(417)/SchBr/Vol.II/09/6887datedOctober6,2010.

• ThemedicalofficeroftheMunicipalCouncilmayorderachildwho is afflicted with any infectionofadangerousdiseasetonotattendschoolundertheNewDelhiMunicipalCouncil(SanitationandPublicHealth)Bye-laws,2008videnotificationF.No.4/2/2007/UD/24185datedDecember31,2008,p.13.

Guidelinesavailableat-http://edudel.nic.in/upload_2011_12/142_dt_01022012.pdf

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5. AmbulanceServices Standard:

TheSchoolisabletocallforandutilizeambulanceservicesintimesofemergency(Ambulancehelpline108).

6. HealthCheck-upandHealthRecords Standard:

• Theschoolhasregularhealthcheck-upsasprescribedbytheDepartmentofEducation;

• Schoolmaintainsupdatedindividualrelevantmedicalrecordsofallstudents;

• Specificandimportantinformationlikebloodgroups,allergies,importantmedicationthatneedtobeadministeredandspecifichealthissueslikeepilepsy,psycho-emotionalproblems,areavailableandupdatedwithparentalsupport.

CBSEschoolsneedtomaintainhealthcardswithspecialfocusonimmunisationsoastopreventdiseases,asdirectedunderCircularNo.15datedFebruary24,2012.

Delhi–Regularhealthcheck-upschild,inaccordancetoDOECircularNo.F.DE23(417)/SchBr/Vol.II/09/6887datedOctober6,2010.

Haryana–School’smedicalrecordsaresenttotheparents/guardiansafterthehealthcheck-up,asperHaryanaEducationActRule,2003,Rule32(2)(i);HaryanaEducationActRule,2003,Rule32(2)(i).

Karnataka–Recognizedschool,notbeingaschoolaffiliatedtoCBSEorICSEBoard,hastoarrangeformedicalexaminationofstudentsbyaregisteredpractitionerwithM.B.B.SqualificationaspertheKarnatakaEducationalInstitutions(AncillaryServicesinRecognizedEducationalInstitutions)Rules,2000.Rule3.

7. Mid-daymealofgoodqualityisservedundersupervisionofaTeacherorstaff.

Standard:

• Applicabletoschoolswheremid-daymealisprovided;

• Govt.schoolsfollowthemenuprovidedbytheDept.ofEducation;

Karnatakahttp://www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in/mms/mmspdfs/cir_cs_gok.pdf

Mid-dayMealRules,2015-http://mdm.nic.in/Files/OrderCirculars/2015/JS_DO_Letters_MDM_Rules.pdfFoodSafetyandHygieneGuidelinesforSchool-levelKitchenimplementedundertheMid-DayMealScheme.Guideline1.10(i)and3.1-http://mdm.nic.in/Files/Guidelines/2015/Guidelines%20_Food%20Safety%20and%20Hygiene.pdf.

8. Nutrition NCPCR hasadvisedschooltomakeNutritionPolicyasperbodyneed,foodhabitsandclimateofthestate,andnotsigncanteencontractstoselljunkfood,availableathttp://www.ncpcr.gov.in/showfile.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=238&lid=456.

CBSE:Thereisadietician/mealplannerformid-daymealsandcanteenmenu.CBSECircularNo.49,datedNovember6,2008.

9. HealthEducationtoStudents NCPCR:HealthEducationtostudentsonhealthissuesincludingbalanceddiet,nutritiousalternativestojunkfood,regulareatinghabits,personalhygieneetc.areprovided.NCPRthroughletterNo:250/09/2016-17/NCPCR/PolicyMatter/42091dated16/06/2016issuedGuidelinesforpromotionofHealthySnacksforSchoolChildreninIndiaandrestrictingthesaleof‘JunkFoods’inandaroundSchools.

CBSE:replaceFoodsHighinFat,SaltandSugar(HFSS)i.e.,junkfoodwithhealthyandnutritiousfoodandpromotionofphysicalactivities,asprescribedunderCBSECircularNo.Acad-02/2016,datedJanuary6,2016andincompliancewiththedraftFSSAIGuidelinesWholesomeandNutritiousFoodtoSchoolChildrenbyFSSAI(2015).

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10. HealthClub CBSE:recommendsformingaHealthClubunderthechairmanshipofthePrincipalasprescribed(CBSECircularNo.9datedMay30,2006(p.145–149).

11. Disability Standard:

• AsmandatedbytheMHRDguidelines.

CISEhasadoptedSection16ofRightsofPersonswithDisabilityAct,2016,throughaNoticeissueddatedJune7,2017;Chapter8oftheSchoolSafetyManual2018isdedicatedto“SpecialAttentionforChildrenwithSpecialNeed”).Includestakingconsentfromparentsonstrategiestobeusedduringameltdown–suchstrategiestobedoneonlybytrainedspecialeducator.Childtobesupportedbymentorteacherinadditiontospecialeducatortolookatemotionalwell-being.

CBSEAffiliationBye-law8.2;Also,see,Circular45/2008datedOctober292008http://cbse.nic.in/circulars/cir45-2008.doc.

Gurgaon, Haryana-SafetyofficeroftheschoolhastoensuresuchprovisionasperGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPoliceandschoolshallprovidearampatplinthlevelasperHaryanaEducationRules,2003.Rule30.TrainingsessionforfacultyunderRegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE,R.11.

Karnataka–DraftPolicyonEducationofChildrenwithLearningDisability,6.2ofthePolicyrecommendstheschooltobewell-equippedintermsofinfrastructureandtrainingofstafftobeabletoprovideinclusiveeducation.KarnatakaStateChildProtectionPolicy2016,p.27and72.ForsafetyreasonsstudentswhoaredifferentlyabledareaccompaniedonlybyaTeacherorattendantwhenusingtoilets.

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S. #SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

ORRECOMMENDATORY)

SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCE

MARK ‘YES’ OR ‘NO’/ /NOT

APPLICABLE FOR EACH INDICATOR

1. FitnessCertificate Standard:• Allvehiclesownedormanagedbytheschool,suchasschoolbus,van,cabusedbychildrenfortransportationtoandfromschool/oronschooldutyhasfitnesscertificatefromtheRTO;

• Schoolbushasvalidcertificateforpollutionandinsurance;

• Schoolbuses,vansconformtotheRTOnormssuchascolourofbusand“ON SCHOOL DUTY”displayedonthefrontandbackofthevehicle;

• Schoolbusischeckedbytransportauthorityevery5yearstoensuresafetyofthetransportvehicle.

Delhi:PermitConditionsforSafetyofSchoolTransportbyTransportDepartment(doesnotincludetheconditionforcertifi-catesoffitness,pollutionandinsurance).

2. BusSafetyFeatures Standard:• Theschool’sname,addressandtelephonenumbershouldbeprominentlydisplayedonthebus;

• Schoolbushashorizontalwindowgrills;

• Drivermaintainsvehicleingoodandsafecondition;

• Schoolbuses/car/van/cabareequippedwithFirst–Aidboxes,fireextinguisher;

• Buses/vanshaveemergencyexit,specifiedqualityspeedgovernor,whereapplicable;

• DriverfollowsallRTOregulationsincludingthenumberofchildrenpermittedtotravelinthevehicle.The driverandconductor of the bus have to be qualifiedinaccordancetotheRule17,MotorVehiclesRules,1993;

• Theschool busisequippedwithFirst–Aidboxes,fireextinguishers;

• Emergencyexitsingoodworkingconditionandreliablelockingsystem;

• Therearenoobstaclesneartheexitdoorsforchildrentodisembarkattimesofemergency.Theemergency exit doorsshouldbewritteninredonbothsides;

• Doorsareclosedduringanymovementofthebusandhasreliablelockingsystem;

• Thesafetyinstructionstobedisplayedinsidethebus.

Karnataka:Painted yellow with name of the school, words ‘School Bus’ and the route number. School Bus has clear

windows ensuring clear view of the inside. E-mail address and telephone number of bus-in charge and

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CBSEcircularno.8/2017datedFebruary23,2017:School conducts training every6months/twiceayear.

Haryana -RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.2.1.1(xv),Thedriverandtheconductoroftheschoolbusarequalified,andthedriverhas5years’experienceofdrivingheavyvehiclewithnorecordsoftrafficoffences.Thedriversandconductorsofschoolbusesandprivatevanshavelimitedaccesstoschoolpremises.Gurgaon,Haryana-GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.4.

Delhi–Thebushastodisplaycontactnumberofwomenhelpline,policestationalongwithChildProtectionunitsofstate,aspertheGuidelinesforthePreventionofChildAbuse,Ch.IX,p.37.Driverandconductorhavetohold10+2qualification,andtheconductortoholdrequisitelicenseasperthePermitConditionsforSafetyofSchoolTransportbyTransportDepartmentandforCNGvehicles,includinganOmniBusTransportVehicleThe terms and conditions aregivenundePermit ConditionsforallCNGPropelledContractCarriages(Local,School,Interstate),Condition20,(p.20).(p.20).

3. Driver&AttendantQualification Standard:• Thedriverandtheconductoroftheschoolbusarequalified,andthedriverhas5years’experienceofdrivingheavyvehicleandnorecordsoftrafficoffences;

• DriverandconductorhavetobequalifiedinaccordancetotheRule17,MotorVehiclesRules,1993.

CBSE:circularno.8/2017datedFebruary23,2017:Schoolhasrefreshertrainingevery6months/twiceayear.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,Chapter10:Transportation.

Haryana-RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOER.2.1.1(xv)Thedriversandconductorsofschoolbusesandprivatevanshavelimitedaccesstoschoolpremises.GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.4.

Delhi–Driverandconductorhavetohold10+2qualification,andtheconductortoholdconductor’slicenseasperthePermitConditionsforSafetyofSchoolTransportbyTransportDepartmentandforCNGvehicles,includinganOmniBusTransportVehicletheconditionsaregivenunderPermitConditionsforallCNGPropelledContractCarriages(Local,School,Interstate),Condition20.

4. AdultSupervision Standard:• Thereisaresponsibleperson/securitytooverseethemovementofvehiclesinfrontoftheschoolfordrop/pickupofchildren;

• Theschoolshallappointonestaffmemberintheschoolvanforsafetyofchildren.

Hon’ble Supreme Court Guidelines:IncaseofMCMehtav.UnionofIndia&Ors,6.ReferAnnexureI.

CBSE-Onefemaleattendantineverybustoassistthechildrentoboardandde-boardasprescribedbyCBSECircularNo.8/2017datedFebruary23,2017.

Karnataka:KarnatakaMotorVehicles(conditionsforvehiclesengagedintransportofschoolchildren)Rules,2012.

Haryana-Thefemaleteacherhastotakeattendanceofthechildrenonthebusrouteforeverytrip,andalsoinformthebus-inchargetheendoftripeveryschool-day,asprescribedunderRegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE,R.2.1.1(xxiii)and(xxix).

Delhi–OnefemaleattendantisprescribedbytheGuidelinesforthePreventionofChildAbuse,Ch.IX,p.37.

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5. CCTV&GPS CBSECircularNo.8/2017datedFebruary23,2017.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.56:CCTVinsidethebus.Haryana-RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.2.1.1.Bangalore, Karnataka-GuidelinesissuedbyBangalorePoliceCommissionerdatedJuly26,2014(No.PRO/197/COP/2014).Delhi–SchoolbusrequiresGPSinstalledunderthePermitConditionsforSafetyofSchoolTransportbyTransportDepartment.

6. OtherSafetyFeatures Standard:• Thereisaresponsibleperson/securitytooverseethemovementofvehiclesinfrontoftheschool,includingthosecomingtodrop/pickupchildren,toavoidaccidents;

• Attendanceduringdispersal.Gurgaon, HaryanaTherearespeedbreakersoneithersideofthemaingatetoensuresafetyofchildren,withappropriatetrafficsigns,whererequiredsuchasmainroads,heavytrafficroads,highwaysetc.Guideline4.4issuedbytheGurgaonPoliceDepartment.Schoolhaspolicytoensurenochildisdroppedoffatthebusstopunauthorised.Schoolhastoensurethat,ifnotfortheparent,onlyauthorizedrepresentativespick-upchildrenfromthebusstopandsuchrepresentativeshaveanIDcardprovidedbytheschoolasperR.2.1.1(xxviii),andbusrouteshavetobeplannedtoensureagirlchildisnotdroppedlastorpickedupfirstasperR.2.1.1(xv)RegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE.Authorisedperson/securitywillnotleavethedispersalareaneartheroaduntilallthechildrenhaveleftfromtheschoolunderRegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE,R4.4.

7. PrivateTransport Hon’ble Supreme Court Guidelines:TheGuidelineissuedbytheSupremeCourtwithregardtocarriagestransportingschoolchildren.7PleasereferAnnexureI.CBSECircularno.8/2017datedFebruary23,2017.Karnataka NotificationbyTransportationDepartmentofKarnataka,23rdAugust2013,Annexure2andRulesnotifiedon18/01/2013,Annexure3,shallalsobefollowed.Theprivatebus/vanhasacontractcarriagelicenseundertheMotorVehiclesActandshouldhaveaseatingnotexceeding12+1-Rule3,KarnatakaMotorVehicles(ConditionsofVehiclesEngagedinTransportofSchoolChildren)Rules,2012.Whenprivatebuses/vansareusedbystudents,schoolaskstheparents/guardianstoensurethatthedriverhasavalidlicenseandconformstosafetynormssuchasconditionofthevehicle,numberofchildrenpermittedetc.“ONSCHOOLDUTY“todisplayedonthefrontandbackofthebus.Delhi–IfprivateCNGvehiclesareused,includinganOmniBusTransportVehicle,theconditionsaregivenunderPermitConditionsforallCNGPropelledContractCarriages(Local,School,Interstate,Condition20,availableat(p.20).

8. AutoRickshaws Standard:• Theconcernedauthorityhasensuredsafetyofchildrencomingtoschoolinautorickshaws;• TheschoolhasinstructedparentstoensurethatnumberofchildreninautostheyhirearelimitedtothenumberasperRTORule;

• Autosareregisteredanddrivers’detailsaremaintained;• Thedriversofautoaretobeoriented,throughparentsandschoolinformationthatpick-upsanddropoffofchildrentoandfromschoolistheirresponsibility;

Karnataka:KarnatakaMotorVehicleActachildabove12yearsistobeconsideredasoneseat,childbelow12yearsas½seatandachildbelow3yearsisnottobeconsideredforaseat.DetailsoftheAutodrivershouldbedisplayedbehindthedriverseat.

9. RoadSafetyEducation CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.57:ageappropriateeducationdetailsstartingfromagegroup3to7provided.HaryanaRoadsafetyistaughttothechildrenwithageappropriateinputs.-RegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE,R.5.3.

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S. #SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

ORRECOMMENDATORY)

SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCE

MARK ‘YES’ OR ‘NO’/ /NOT

APPLICABLE FOR EACH INDICATOR

1. Student/ChildProtectionPolicy Standard:• Theschoolhasinplaceawell-definedStudentProtectionPolicy(SchoolSPP)toprovideasafeenvironmentandprotectchildrenfromabuse,harmorexploitation,withappropriateguidelinesandreportingmechanism.(SchoolscanadapttheTemplateprovidedasannexureintheFICCI-ARISESchoolSafetydocument).

2. Student/ChildProtectionOfficer Standard:• TheSchoolhasasensitizedstaffdesignatedasChildProtectionOfficer-whohasundergoneappropriatetrainingtohandleallresponsibilitiesinthisregard.

3. StudentorChildProtectionCommittee/SafetyAdvisoryCommittee

Standard:

• ThereisaStudent/ChildProtectionCommitteeinplacewithmembersasprescribed;

•Membersactivelyparticipateinregularlyheldmeetingsandsensitivelyrespondtocasesofsafetyviolationorabuseofchildreninaccordancewithexistinglaws;

• TheSchoolcanseekfacilitationbyNGOs/individualswithexpertiseinthisarea;

• Committeetomeetasdirectedandminutesrecorded,withfollow-up;

• SchoolpreparesamonthlyreportofcasesregisteredwithCPCandactiontakenunderit;

• Numberofcasesandactiontakenisemphasizedinallreportssubmittedbytheschooltoexternalcommittees/bodiesasapplicablebylaw;

• CPOandHeadtohaveathoroughanduptodateknowledgeof all theproceduresandprotectionmechanisms.

Hon’ble Supreme Court:Schoolshavetoforma‘SafetyAdvisoryCommittee’andhaveanemergencyresponseplandraftedforacaseofemergency,especiallyfire,aspertheSupremeCourtdirectionsunderpara35ofAvinashMehrotrav.UoI&Ors.8

CBSECircularNo.19/2017datedSeptember12,2017.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.12includesmembershipfunctionsandresponsibilities.

Karnataka:CircularissuedbyDepartmentofPublicInstruction-MandatorytoconstituteCPCtopreventinstancesofsexualharassmentandotheratrocitiesagainstschoolchildren:ChildProtectionCommitteeconstitutedaspertheCircularNo:C7pra.shi.a/sha.ma.ly.ki/2014-15,oftheDepartmentofPublicInstruction,GovernmentofKarnataka,dated23/07/2014andSchoolanditsemployeescanformasafetycommitteewithintheschooltoensuresafetyandsecurityofthechild,asprescribedunderSection5AofKarnatakaEducationAct.

Haryana-RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.1.3.

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4. SchoolMonitoringCommitteeorParentsTeachersAssociation

Standard:

• SchoolMonitoringCommitteeorParentsTeachersAssociationisinplaceandmeetsregularly;

•Meetingagendaincludeschildprotectionandsafetyissues;

• TheSchoolactivelyconsultsandencouragesparticipationoffamiliesinchildprotectionissues;

• SchoolmaintainsrecordsofmeetingsofStudentChildProtectionCommittee(CPC),SDMC,PTAsandjointmeetings.

5. ChildrenorStudentForum Standard:

• SchoolhasChildren’sForum/Clubsthatpromotechildren’sparticipationandprovideplatformforthemtodiscussandsharewiththeteachersandthoseinauthorityonsafety,protectionandotherrelevantissues;;

• Theforumisinclusivewithduerepresentationfromallbackgrounds.

6. Confidentiality Standard:

• Schoolprovidesopportunityforallstudentstosharetheirpersonalissuesinconfidence;

• Actiontakentoresolvetheissue;

• Ensuresandmaintainsconfidentialityofthecomplainantaswellasthevictimsubjecttoapplicablelaw(e.g.unlessrequiredbylawtoreport);

• Schoolmaintainsanonymityofinformers.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.38:victim’snamemustbekeptconfidentialchapter9,p.50

Haryana-SchoolsmaintaintheconfidentialityofthecomplainantaspertheRegulationsonChildSafetyissuedbyDOE,HaryanaandGuidelinesonSafetyofChildreninSchoolissuedbytheGurgaonPoliceDepartment.

Karnataka-Confidentialityofthevictim’sidentityisgivenutmostimportanceaspertheOperationalguidelinesandProceduresforEducationalInstitutionsundertheKSCPP.

7. Training Standard:

• Allteaching,non-teaching,contractualandotherstaffissensitizedontheChildProtectionPolicy&guidelinesandchildrelatedlegislationsuchasPOCSO;

• AllparentsandstudentshavebeenmadeawareoftheSchoolChildProtectionandPolicy/Guidelinesandreportingmechanisms.Parentscanbemadeto readandsignthepolicy;(Externalexpertscanfacilitatethisprocessinitially)

• KeyfeaturesorhighlightsoftheSchoolStudentorChildProtectionCommitteearedisplayedprominentlyintheschoolpremisesfrequentedbyparents,childrenandvisitors.

MHRD Guidelinesforsafetyandsecurityofchildrenspecificallyrecommendspre-servicetrainingofteachers.Availableat

http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/20141014_131513.pdf

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.38:regulartrainingonchildprotectionmandated.

8. ThirdPartyVendors Standard:

• TheschoolhasprovidedtheSchoolStudentChildProtectionCommitteetoallitsvendors/outsourcedagenciesandtakenanundertakingin writing by them that all their workers that work with the school/students in whatever capacity,havebeenorientedwithandabidebytheSchoolStudent/ChildProtectionCommittee.

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9. Recruitment Standard:

• Thereisarecruitmentandverificationprocedureinplaceforteaching,non-teaching,contractual,voluntaryandotherstaff,beforetheyareallowedtoworkwithchildren;

• Policeverification has been done as pergovernmentguidelines;

• Recruitmentprocessspecificallyincludesquestiononpriorhistoryofchildabuse/angermanagement;

• Schoolhasinplaceaprocesstoassessemployeesduringtherecruitmentprocess,attitudetowardschildsafetyandchild abuse,sensitivitytochildrenandtheirrights,problemsfacedbythemetc.

CBSE:Supportingstafftobeemployedonlyfromauthorisedagenciesandproperrecordstobemaintained.CBSED.O.letterNo.10-11/2014-EE.4dated09.10.2014.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.42-44:psychologicalprofiling;obtainanaffidavitconfirmingthatpersonhasnotbeenaccusedunderPCOSOorJJActoranysexualorviolentcrime;2reference; these can be confirmed only upon verification,on appointment, child protection and policy must be duly signed to obtain acceptance.360-degreerecruitmentprocessgivenonpage42.

Haryana–Schoolhasnomalestaffemployedforcleaningtoiletsorasattendants.RegulationsforSchoolSafetybyDOE.Availableathttp://www.schooleducationharyana.gov.in/downloads_pdf/circullers/2017/RegulationonSchoolSafety.pdf.

10. StaffCodeofConduct(behaviouralguidelines)

Standard:

• SchoolhasStaffCodeofConduct(behaviouralguidelines)inaccordancewiththeSchoolStudent/ChildProtectionCommitteeforteachingandnon-teachingstaffandstudentsisinplace;

• OrientationhasbeenorganisedforallconcernedontheCodeofConduct.

11. ExternalSupportSystems Standard:

• SchoolAuthorityisawareoftheChildProtectionMechanismssuchastheSJPU,ChildLine,CWC,SCPCR,DCPU;

• SchoolhasaseparatechildsafetyNoticeBoardinaprominentplacedisplayingthecontactnumbersoftheChildLine(1098),ChildWelfareOfficerofthejurisdictionalpolicestation,SJPU,policecontrolroom,DCPO,designatedChildProtectionOfficeroftheschool;

• Thisinformationisgivenaspartoforientation;

• Thenumbersareupdatedperiodically;

Karnataka:ThesemeasuresareendorsedbyCircularissuedbyDept.ofPublicInstruction:Availableathttp://www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in/pdffiles/ChildSafetyEng260714.pdf

12. ChildSafetyPosters Standard:

• ChildSafetyPostersareondisplayinprominentlocationsoftheschool(ThisprovidesgeneralorientationonCPtoallaccessing/incontactwiththeschool).

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13. Suggestion/ComplaintBox Standard:

• Suggestion/ComplaintBoxisinplacetoprovidechildrenandparentsspacetoraiseconcernorissueregardingchildprotectionandsafety.TheSchoolensuresthatchildrenwhocomplainorcomeupwithsuggestionarenotsingledoutorharassedandvictimized;

• SchoolmaintainsrecordsofcomplaintsbroughtforwardbychildrentotheSDMCorChildProtectionCommittee/SafetyCommitteetheserecordsareavailableforverification;

• TheboxisopenedandreviewedbytheStudent/ChildProtectionCommittee/SafetyCommittee. Records areavailableforverification.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.62:BoxshouldnotbeplacedinfrontofCCTVcameras;p.41:Schoolshouldhavea“ReportingCell”where children can report without fear.

Karnataka:NormsfortheboxandmemberstoofCommitteetobepresentwhileopeningtheboxhasbeenspecifiedintheSchool’sCPPCircularNo:C7pra.shi.a/sha.ma.ly.ki/2014-15,oftheDepartmentofPublicInstruction,GovernmentofKarnataka,dated23/07/2014endorsedbytheCircularissuedbyDept.ofPublicInstructionrecomplaintandsuggestionboxestobeinstalledateasyreachofchildren:Availableathttp://www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in/pdffiles/ChildSafetyEng260714.pdf

14. TheChildSafetyChecklistReviewandAssessment

Standard:

• AnnualSafetyAssessment/Audit:Checksschool’sadherencetosafetynormsandprotectionstandardsannually;

• Identificationofareastoimprovestandardstowardsmakingschoolsafeandchildsensitive;

• TheChildSafetychecklistisusedforplanninganddesigningnewfacilitiesorassessingexistingones.

15. UseofSchoolPremises Standard:

• Theschoolpremiseandclassroomsarenotusedforstoringconstructionorothermaterialsandusedonlyforeducationandotherrelatedactivities;

• Theschoolprohibitsallanti-socialactivitiessuchasgambling,drinkingwithinschoolpremisesandreportsanyanti-social gatheringinornearschoolpremisestothePolice.Informationfromcommunity/neighbourhoodshouldalsobetaken into consideration

ICSESchoolwillnotuseitsbuildingandinfrastructureforanycommercialactivityaspertheCISERulesforAffiliation,R.4(c).

Delhi RTE Rules,conditionforrecognitionincludesdeclarationtotheeffectthatschoolpremisesareusedforeducationandskilldevelopment.DelhiRTERules,2011Rule14.

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17. IdentificationofHighRiskAreas Standard:• Secludedcorners,corridorsandstaircasesarekeptunderwatchbystaffmembersduringbreaktimeandatthetimeofassemblyanddispersal;

• Childrenareorientedonavoidingrisktakingbehavior.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.24:Accesstoterraceincludedandmeasuresprovided.Haryana -RegulationsonSchoolSafetybyDOE,R.3.1(vii)Generalaccesstoareaslikebusarea,gym,swimmingpools,sportsrooms/fields,canteen,toilets,parkinglots,terraceetc.restrictedtoauthorizedstaffandfaculty;Schoolhastosuperviseandensurenochildroams aroundinthecorridorsandplaygroundwhenunauthorizedandespeciallyduringthetimeofdispersal,aspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.18.

18. DailyChecks Standard:• Allclassrooms,laboratories,toilets,library,staffroom,kitchen,sportsroom,auditoriumandotherplacesareto be

checked dailybyschoolpersonnelbeforetheyarelockedfortheday.19. BuildingChecks Standard:

• Allclassrooms,laboratories,toilets,library,staffroom,kitchen,sportsroom,auditoriumandotherplacesare tobechecked dailybyschoolpersonnelbeforetheyarelockedfortheday.

Delhi–HeadofschooltoensurethereisnostudentleftbehindinthepremisesafterschoolhoursasperDOECircularNo.DE.23(364)/Sch.Br./272datedMarch3,2015.

20. OutofRoutineDeparture Standard:• Theschoolensuresthatduringfamilyemergencyorotheremergenciessuchasunexpectedbandh,nochildisallowedtoleaveschoolunlessparents/guardianscomeinpersontotakethechildorletterofauthorizationisgivenbytheparentorguardian.Ensurethatthisinformationhasbeenprovidedtoparents/guardians.

Karnataka:CircularissuedbyDept.ofPublicInstructionResponsibilitiesofHeadofInstitutionhttp://www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in/pdffiles/ChildSafetyEng260714.pdf.Haryana–Childrencanbeallowedearlydepartureonlyifparentspickthemup,requesttheclassteacherandobtainagatepass signed by the bus in-charge which is further to be submitted at the gate, as per R.2.1.1(xiv) and the teacher may verify with

the parent, in the case the parent has not come for pick-up, under R.2.1.2(iii) Regulations on School Safety issued by the DOE. Delhi–In case wherein the parent of residential schools, the parents must provide the school with details of the personswho may pick up or visit students, and the teacher may verify with the parents in case of any iscrepancies. other personwho visits. Also, no male person to visit female hostel after dark, and vice versa. As per Child Abuse, Ch. XII, p.49 availableat http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/ connect/DOIT_DCPCR/dcpcr/publication/guidelines+for+the+prevention+of+child+abuse.

21. Parent/GuardianContactData Standard:• Theschoolmaintainsanupdatedlistofcontactsofparents/guardians,changeofaddressandemergencycontactnumbersforeverystudentoftheschool;

• Parentsandguardiansareconnectedwithmessagingsystemormobilenetworkingandperiodicinformationissenttoparentsonthesame.

Haryana-Parentsmayusetextmessagestocommunicatetotheschoolauthoritieswhenanyauthorization/consentwithrespecttothechildistobegiven,asstatedintheregulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE.AspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPoliceSchoolmaintainsupdatedlistofcontactsofparents/guardians,changeofaddressandemergencycontactnumbersforeverystudentoftheschool.Periodiccircularstobesenttoparentsonthesame.Karnataka–Atleastoneparent’smobilenumbershouldberegisteredwiththeschoolauthoritiesasperGuidelinesforactiontobetakenbyBangaloreCityPoliceCommissionerNotificationNo.PRO/197/COP/2014datedJuly26,2014.

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22. SpecialNeedsTraining Standard:

•Most teachers and non-teaching staff to be trained on communicating with and handling students withspecial needs, students using wheelchairs, students with cognitive, visual, speechor hearingimpairment;

• Atleast50%ofstaffshouldbetrainedontheseaspects.

23. SpecialNeedsSupervision Standard:

• Studentswithspecialneedsareaccompaniedonlybyanattendantorteacherwhenusingthetoilet.

24. PhysicalInstructor Standard:

• PTTeachersaresensitiveandinvolvestudentsinsportsaccordingtotheirphysicalcapabilitiesandhealthrelatedissues;

• Parentsandchildrenhavetobeinformed/orientedaboutthesepolicies;

• Parents/guardianstoinformtheschoolofanyrelevanthealthissueofthechild.

Haryana–Femaleteachertostaybackafterschoolhourswithchildrenwhomaystaybackforextraclassesforsports,aspertheGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchool,GurgaonPolice,p.18NoPhysicalInstructorandothercoachesoncontractareallowedtoprovidecoachingtoanygirlorboyaloneintheSportsroomduringorafterschoolhoursoronholidayswithoutpermissionoftheschoolauthority&parents/guardian.

25. EducationalTrips Standard:

• Parentsmustbegivenalldetailsofthetrip;

• Teachersmustaccompanystudentsin the appropriate student-teacher ration;

• Parentsmustprovideallnecessaryinstructionsinwritingincaseofanymedicationorotherassistanceistobeprovided;

• Studentsmustbebriefedonsafety rulesbeforethetriparesensitiveandinvolvestudentsinsportsaccordingtotheirphysicalcapabilitiesandhealthrelatedissues.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018“EducationalTripsandTours”–p59.

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S. #SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

ORRECOMMENDATORY)

SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCE

MARK ‘YES’ OR ‘NO’/ /NOT

APPLICABLE FOR EACH INDICATOR

1. StudentProtectionpolicy Standard:• ThePolicyhasclearandstringentprovisionsagainstanyformofchildabuseorsafetyviolations;• ThePolicybanscorporalpunishmentandemotionalharassmentofstudentsbyteachingandnon-teachingstaff;• Alltypesofbullyingarediscouragedandprohibitedintheschoolpremisesandstudentsareaskedtorefrainfrombullying,ragging,criticism,rudelanguage,andmaliciousgossiping;

• Thepolicyhasanondiscriminationpolicystatingdiscrimination/prejudiceagainststudentsonbasisofreligion,economicstatus,caste,gender,locality,language,physiqueordisabilityoranyotherfactorwillnotbeaccepted.

2. StudentsCodeofconduct(BehaviouralGuidelines)

Standard:• SchoolshaveastudentCodeofconduct(BehaviouralGuidelines)forinteractionwithotherchildren,andorientedsoastopreventabusesofchildrenbychildren.Abuseofyoungerchildrenbyolderones,alsoabusebasedoncaste,class,disability,gendershouldbeaddressed;

• Positivedisciplinarymodesandmeasuresareadoptedandfollowedbytheteachersandschoolauthorities;• Disciplinaryandsafetyissuesareaddressedimmediatelybytheschoolandwithnobiasorfavouritism.

3. LifeSkillTraining Standard:• Childrenaregivenguidanceandtrainedonadequateageappropriatesocialskillsinmanagingemotionsandbuildinghealthyrelationships,includingpeerrelationships;

• Sessionsareconductedforstudentsonlifeskills,exampreparednessandaretaughtcopingskillstomanagefear,anger,peer-pressure,bullying,andpreventabuseonselforothersbybuildingself-esteemandconfidenceamongstudents;

• Yoga,meditationandself-defenseprogramsareconductedforstudents.4. Social,Emotional&SexualSafetyTraining Standard:

• AllchildrenareregularlyorientedonPersonalSafetythatincludesinformationsuchas’SafeTouchandUnsafeTouchandBehaviour’andwhomtoapproachincaseapersonviolatesPersonalSafetynorms;

• Theschoolhasincorporatedageandclassappropriatetrainingfromclass1-12,thatteaches.• Gendersensitivity,disabilitysensitivity,socialresponsibility,respectanddignityforfellowhumanbeing;harmfuleffectsofsubstanceabuse,andconsequencesofillegalbehaviororaction,includingpenalizationunderlawsuchasJJAandPOCSO;

• Thechildrenenjoyanurturingandenablingenvironmentandareencouragedtosharetheirpersonalissuesinconfidencewiththeteachers;

• Schoolmaintainsrecordsoftraining,dates,resourcepersoncontactetc;• SchooltakessupportofNGOsandindividualswithexpertiseinthisareaforprovidingtraining;• ThesyllabusdevelopedbythestateDoEandbyotherorganisationwithexpertiseintheareacanbeusedforthetraining.CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.29,RecommendssessionsonGoodTouchBadTouch,Safetyfromstrangers,YellRunTell.

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5. CorporealPunishment Standard:

• NCPCRguidelinesforeliminatingcorporalpunishmentareadopted;

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.38mandatesbanning.

6. Bullying Standard:

•Misconductandinappropriatesocialbehavioursuchasstealing,defacingofwalls,harminganotherstudentoradultphysicallyoremotionallyismonitoredandaddressedinadevelopmentallyappropriateandsensitivemanner;

• TheGuidelinesissuedbytheNCPCRtopreventbullyingtobeenforcedbytheschool.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.39:BullyingandRaggingsafetymeasures.

7. Disability&SpecialNeedsInclusion Standard:

• Thetrainingonchildprotection(personal,social,emotional,andsexual)isdisabilitysensitiveandincorporatesneedsofchildrenwithspecialneeds;

• SchoolswithinclusiveclassroomsshouldalsobetrainedonsignlanguageandBraillesothatevenchildrenwithspeech,hearingandvisualimpairmentcansharetheirissues.

8. SpecialLearningAssistance Standard:

• Theschoolupdateslistofstudentswhoareinneedofspeciallearningassistance;Supportsystemsforlowachievers,Support systems for low achievers, children with special needs, difficult circumstances and likely to be married off early are in place .Such children are identified and linked to services and support systems which can help retain them in the school environment;

• Appropriatereferralsaremadeforsupportservice,toensureprotectionandsafety.

9. Counseling Standard:

• SchoolhasappointedqualifiedChildCounsellororPsychologist–parttimeorfulltimeoroncallconsultantwhocanbeaccessedwhenthereisarequirementoranemergency;.

• AseniorTeacher must also be in a position to providebasiccounselingservicesandiscapableofreferralasrequired.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.61:Minimumqualification:B.A.Psychology;everyclasstobevisitedatleastonceaterm.

10. StudentParticipation Standard:

• SchoolhasChildren’sForum/Clubsthatpromotechildren’sparticipationandprovideplatformforthemtodiscussandsharewiththeteachersandthoseinauthorityonsafety,protectionandotherrelevantissues;

• Theforumisinclusivewithduerepresentationfromallbackgrounds.

Haryana-SchoolshavelegalliteracyclubstodiscussvariousaspectsoflawsrelatedtochildsafetyaspertheRegulationsonChildSafetyissuedbyDOE,Haryana&GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchoolsissuedbyGurgaonPoliceDepartment.

11. StudentAbsenteeism Standard:

• Schoolregularlyreviewsabsenteeismandtakesstepstoensureregularattendance.

Haryana-Schoolhastorecordattendanceofchildrenearlyinthedaytonoteabsenceofanychild,inaccordancetoRegulationsonSchoolSafetyissuedbytheDOE,R.3.1(ii).

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S. #SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

ORRECOMMENDATORY)

SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCE

MARK ‘YES’ OR ‘NO’/ /NOT

APPLICABLE FOR EACH INDICATOR

1. ReportingProcedure Standard:• Thereisaclearlylaidoutprocedureandlineofreportingforteachersandothermembersofthestaffandmanagementtobefollowed,intheeventofchildabuseorsafetyviolationbyteachingornon-teachingstafforanyoneelseconnectedwiththeschool(MechanismsgivenintheFICCI-FICCIARISE-MLPSafetydocumentmaybeused);

• AllconcernedsuchasChild/StudentProtectionOfficer,ChildProtection/SafetyCommitteemembers,HM/HeadofSchoolareorientedontheseprocedures;

• ReportingprocedureformspartoftheSchoolStudentProtectionPolicy.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,chapter9:MechanismforReportingaCaseofAbuse.

2. ChildSensitiveEnquiry Standard:• Intheeventofchildabuseorsafetyviolationisreported,theSchoolusesachildsensitiveprocedureofreportingandinquiry,inaccordancewiththelawwhereverrequired;

• Allstepstakentoensurechildisnotfurthertraumatized;• Confidentialityofthecaseisupheld.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.36:Atabularguidancelistisprovidedon“CommunicatingwithChildrenDuringDisclosuresofAbuseandNeglect”.

3. SexualOffences/Incident Standard:

• Incaseofreportedsexualoffencesorincidence,immediatestepsaretakentoprohibitaccesstothechildbytheallegedoffender;

• Asperprocedure,accusedshouldbeplacedundersuspensiontillcompletionofenquirybytheCourt,andiffoundguiltyservicesterminated;

• TheChildorStudentProtectionOfficer/HeadofInstitutefollowsallproceduresandinformsthePolice/SJPU/CWCasrequiredbylaw;

• Ifanysexualoffenceoccursintheschoolorinrelationtotheschool,theSchoolAuthorityassistsandsupportstheaffectedchild/childrenandfamilyintheirtreatmentandrehabilitation.Itensuresthatthechildandthefamilyaretreatedwithrespectandsensitivity.Teachers,staffandotherstudentsaresensitisedtocreateafavourableatmosphereforthechildvictimtofeelempoweredandcontinuestudyingintheschool;

• Theschoolauthorityalsoextendssimilarsupportintheeventofabusehappeningoutsidetheschoolifschoolsupportissought;

• Schoolcooperatescompetentauthoritiesasrequiredbylaw.

4. Child/StudentProtectionCommittee/Safe-tyCommitteeinvolvement

Standard:

• Thecommitteeisinformedoftheabuse/violationandthemembersareactivelyinvolvedintheprocess;

• Recordsallcasesreportedandkeepsastatusupdateofactiontaken;

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5. AbuseorSafetyViolationThatAreNotCognizableOffence

Standard:

• Intheeventofabuseorsafetyviolationthatarenotcognizableoffence,theStudent/ChildProtectionCommitteedetermines thecourseofactionandredressalmeasuresincludingpunitiveasprovidedintheSchoolStudentorProtectionProtectionPolicyorprescribedbytheState;

• Recordcaseandactiontaken;

6. StudentSupportMechanisms Standard:

• Intheeventofabusebyateachingornon-teachingstafforanyonerelatedtotheschool,theschoolhasprocedurestocounselotherchildren.

7. Media Standard:

• Theschoolhandlesmediabriefingandupdateswithcautionandsensitivity,avoidssensationalisation,upholdingtherighttoprivacyandconfidentialityofthechildandfamily.POCSOActprovidesforstringentpunitiveactionagainstMediathatbreachchildvictim’sconfidentiality.

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S. #SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

ORRECOMMENDATORY)

SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCEMARK ‘YES’

OR ‘NO’/ /NOT APPLICABLE FOR EACH INDICATOR

1. EmergencyPreparednessPlan Standard:CBSE-Theschoolhastoensurethattheguardsmonitoranysuspiciousactivityinsideoroutsidethepremisesoftheschool.AsperCBSECircularschoolsshouldcomplywiththeStandardOperatingProcedure(SOP)fordealingwithanyterroristattackonschools.

2. SchoolDisasterResponseTeam Standard:•There must be a School Disaster Response Team consisting of members from the administration, teachers and senior

students who are oriented to carry out an evacuation drill;• SchoolsshouldfollowGuidelinesissuedbytheMinistryforDisasterManagementforSchoolSafety.

3. Training Standard:• Thestaffhasbeentrainedtorespondincaseofemergenciessuchasfire,buildingorwallcollapse,flooding,electricalaccident,terrorattacketc.NationalPolicyonDisasterManagement,2009–Section10.2.2–DisasterManagementtrainingateducationalinstitutionstobegivendueweightage;

• Thestaffandstudentsundergoemergencyevacuationdrillandknowtheevacuationplantoavoidstampedeincaseofadisaster,withspecificattentiontochildrenwithdisability;

• Thestaffandstudentsareorientedonthe‘assemblypoint’duringemergencies/disasters.

4. CommonVocabulary Standard:• TheSchoolhasdevelopedacommonvocabularyeasilyunderstoodbychildren,andusesitduringregularemergencydrillstoensurethattherewillbeeffectiveandclearcommunicationincaseofanemergency.

5. Up-to-DateMapofTheSchoolFacility Standard:• Anup-to-datemapoftheschoolfacilitywithevacuationplanisdisplayed atprominentplacesintheschoolbuilding.

6. FireSafety&Extinguishers Standard:• Fireextinguishersshouldbeperiodicallymaintained,withthedateoflastservicedisplayed.Thereareadequate,functionalfire-extinguishersaspernorms,installedatvantageplacesandstudentsandstaffmembersknowhowtousethem.

Bureau of Indian Standards–CodeofPracticeofFireSafetyinEducationalInstitutions.

7. CprandFirst-AidClassesTraumaandPost-DisasterInterventions

Standard:• CPRandfirst-aidclassesareorganizedforstaffandstudents;• Emergencynumbers-likePolice100,Fire101,Ambulance108aredisplayedinprominentplaces;• Theschoolstaffistrainedtohandletraumaandpost-disasterinterventionsandarefamiliarwithreferrals.

8. Audits&RiskAssessments Standard:• Regularsurveysareconductedtoidentifypotentialdisasterrisks;• Vigilanceofficerorsuchappointedpersonshallconductregularsurveystoidentifypotentialdisasterrisksonceeverymonth;

Haryana:AnindividualappointedastheVigilanceofficeroftheschool,whowouldberesponsibleforconductingsurveysonceeverymonth.(http://gurgaon.haryanapolice.gov.in/writereaddata/Images/Safety_Guidelines_for_School_(Final).pdf).

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S. #

SAFETY INDICATOR (MANDATORY &/

OR

RECOMMENDATORY)

SAFETY STANDARD AND COMPLIANCE SOURCE

MARK ‘YES’

OR ‘NO’/ /NOT

APPLICABLE FOR

EACH INDICATOR

1. CyberSafetyPolicy Standard:

• Everyschoolhasaclearpolicyonacceptablearepermittedcyberuseandbehavior;

• Schoolsdonotpermitthestudentstocarryoruseanyelectroniccommunicationdevicesintheschoolbus,

withoutthepriorpermissionoftheschool.

CBSE:SchoolsfollowthecircularonGuidelinesforSafeandEffectiveUseofInternetandDigitalTechnologiesinSchools

andSchoolBuses.

2. Access Standard:

• RoomAccess:tocomputerroomsanduseofelectronicandtechnologicaldevicesissupervisedbyteachers;

• NetAccess:Onlineactivitiesinlightofeducationalobjectivesisalwayssupervisedandmonitored;

• Firewalls:ThereisInternetSecuritythatrestrictsaccesstounsolicitedcontents.Childrenhaveaccesstoonlypre-selected

websitesthatareappropriatefortheiragegroup.Thereiseffectivefirewalls,filteringandmonitoringsoftwaremechanisms

inallthecomputers,whichshouldberegularlyreviewed;

• SocialNetworkingsitesareblockedatalltimesintheschool.

CBSE:Schoolshavedeployedeffectivedigitalsurveillancesystemtoensuresafeandsecureinternetusebythechildrenas

pertheGuidelinesforSafeandEffectiveUseofInternetandDigitalTechnologiesinSchoolsandSchoolBuses.Availableat

http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/circulars/2017/32_Circular_2017.pdf.

Central Government:Schoolsstrictlyregulatesocialnetworkingsites,aspertheAdvisoryonPreventing&Combating

CyberCrimeagainstChildren.Avaliableathttp://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/CS-Adv-160112.pdf.

CISE:SchoolSafetyManual2018,p.30&40:cybersafetymeasures.

Delhi:SchoolsfollowtheonlinesafetyguidelinesprovidedbytheDelhiGovernmentintheGuidelinesforPreventionof

ChildAbuse,issuedbyDCPCR(ThereisInternetSecuritythatrestrictsusebychildren).

3. ParentalInvolvement Standard:

• Parents&TeachershaveanactiveroleincombatingcybercrimesaspertheAdvisoryonPreventing&CombatingCyber

Crimesagainstchildren(p.2,PointNo.2(III)).

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4. StudentTrainingandWorkshops Standard:

• Studentsareregularlyeducatedinanageappropriatemanner,onsafeusageoftechnologyandhowtoberesponsibledigitalcitizen–sensibleuseofmobiles,sms,mms,internet,mailornetchats,effectofplagiarismandhowtoavoidriskybehaviour;

• Studentsareeducated,inanageappropriatemanner,tounderstand,theconsequencesunderthelaws-ITAct,JJAct,IPCSectionsandPOCSOoncybermisuse,bullying,harassment/abuseonFacebook,twitter,youtube.etc;

• SchoolAuthorityandchildrenareorientedonprocedurestobefollowedandstepsprescribedwithinthelegalframeworkintheeventofcyberabuseorcybercrimeincidents–legalrecourseandinformationaboutCyberCrimeDepartmentinthePolice;

• Studentsareeducatedandinstructedtonotdiscloseanypersonaldetailstoanystrangerontheinternet;10

• Expertscanbeapproachedforfacilitatingtheinitialtraining;•Maintainrecordofdateoftraining.

CBSE-SchoolshavetoeducatetheirstudentsforthesafetyandeffectiveuseoftheinternetaspertheGuidelinesforSafeandEffectiveUseofInternetandDigitalTechnologiesinSchoolsandSchoolBuses.

Haryana-SchoolstoeducatestudentsabouttheexistingthreatsontheinternetaspertheRegulationsonChildSafetylaiddownbytheDOE,Haryana(Regulation5.2.5),andGuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchoolissuedbyGurgaonPoliceDepartment.SchoolsinHaryanashouldensurethatthechildrenareawareofthedangersthattheymayfacebyinteractingwithstrangersontheinternetaspertheRegulationsonChildSafetyissuedbyDOE,Haryana&GuidelinesforSafetyofChildreninSchoolsissuedbyGurgaonPoliceDepartment.

5. CyberReporting Standard:

• AwarenessthatSchool:• CannowreportCybercrimeincidentsthroughPOCSOe-boxoremailortelephone;cancontactcyberCrimecellsofthePolicedepartmentsoftheconcernedstate.(http://www.cyberpolicebangalore.nic.in);hasmandatoryreportingtotheIndianComputerEmergencyResponseTeamconstitutedunderSection70BoftheInformationTechnologyAct,2000(ifschoolqualifiestobeabodycorporate11).

• FamiliaritywiththeprovisionoftheITAct2000,theITAct(Amendment)act2008andRules.

Delhi:http://www.cybercelldelhi.in/Report.html6. ParentsandTeachersTrainingand

WorkshopsStandard:

• ParentsandTeachersandotherstaffmembersaresensitizedontheschoolcyberpolicyandthesafeusageoftechnology,internetusage,internetusagethroughcybercafesandhowtoavoidtakingrisksandmeasuresforredressal.

CBSE:SchoolsfollowtheGuidelinesforSafeandEffectiveUseofInternetandDigitalTechnologiesinSchoolsandSchoolBuses.http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/circulars/2017/32_Circular_2017.pdf.

7. E-waste Standard:

• Thereisproperhandlingofe-wastebytheschoolandstudentsaretrainedforthesame;

• AspertheE-WasteManagementandHandlingRules,2011EducationalInstitutionsarebulkconsumers12ofe-wasteandresponsibleforwastedisposal,includinge-waste.ItcanseekhelpfromNGOsandotherorganizationsinthisregard;

Central legislation:DetailsavailableatE-WasteManagementandHandlingRules,2011.

Karnataka:Section4.4,KarnatakaStateChildProtectionPolicy.

10ibid11“bodycorporate”meansanycompanyandincludesafirm,soleproprietorshiporotherassociationofindividualsengagedincommercialorprofessionalactivities.

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Annexure IGuidelines to be strictly followed for carrying school children

to and from schools in different categories of contract carriagesLike motor cabs / maxi-cabs /omni buses etc.

Hon’ble Supreme Court of IndiawaspleasedtoissueelaborateinstructionsinMCMehtav.UnionofIndiaandOrs,W.P.(Civil)13029of1985regardingstepstobetakenfortransportofschoolchildrentoandfromschoolsinschoolbuses.InviewofthesaidordersofHon’bleSupremeCourtofIndia,thefollowingguidelinesarebeingissuedforcarryingschoolchildrentoandfromschoolsindifferentcategoriesofmotor cabs / maxi-cabs / omnibusesetc.:

1. Theremustbeappropriate permitforthevehicleissuedbycompetentauthorityas‘passengertransportvehicle’.

2. ‘On School Duty’mustbepermanentlywrittenonthebackandfrontofeveryvehiclecarryingsuchschoolchildren.

3. Nosuchvehicleshallcarrychildreninexcessofitspermitted seating capacity.Nochildshouldbeallowedtositonthelapofothers,ifany.

4. TheremustbeaFirst-aid box and drinking waterstrictlyinthevehicle.

5. Theseatbelts,whereverapplicable,mustbefastenedproperly.

6. Schoolnameandtelephonenumbermustbedisplayed.

7. Everyvehicleforcarryingschoolchildrenmustbedrivenbyadriver,whohasminimum 5 years of experienceindrivingsuchcategoriesofvehiclesandmustnothaveanyrecordofprevious traffic offences.

8. Wheneveracontractcarriageisusedforcarryingschoolchildren,theownerofthevehiclemustgiveintimationtotheofficer incharge. of local police station as well as to District Commissioner (Traffic) / Superintendent of Policeofthedistrictindicatingthenameofthedriverandparticularsofthevehicleetc.

9. Theremustbeanattendantineverysuchvehicletoensuresafetravelofthechildrenandrenderadequateassistanceforsafeembarkinganddis-embarkingofthechildren.

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