Understanding Child Safety

As part of the school’s Continuous Learning Programme for Support Staff, a critical training session was recently conducted for our bus drivers, conductors, and helpers. The primary objective was to reinforce our commitment to safe, respectful, and child-friendly transportation.

The comprehensive session addressed key aspects of student welfare and professional responsibility, including:

• defining "child safety" specifically within the school and transport setting.
• understanding the legal framework of Child Safety Laws (POCSO and JJ Acts).
• identifying inappropriate behaviours and what constitutes abuse.
• establishing clear professional protocols regarding boundaries and safe physical contact guidelines.
• emphasizing the use of respectful language, tone, and appropriate behaviour at all times.

Outcome: This session has equipped our transport team with a deeper understanding of their legal and ethical responsibilities, ensuring a higher standard of professional conduct and vigilance on our routes.