POSCO Committee
Introduction
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is a landmark legislation to safeguard children from sexual abuse and exploitation. In strict compliance with the Act and CBSE directives, our school has formed a POCSO Committee to ensure that the campus remains a safe and protective environment where every child can learn and grow with confidence and dignity.
Objectives
- To provide a safe and secure environment for all children.
- To spread awareness among students, staff and parents about child rights and protection.
- To prevent incidents of abuse through vigilance and sensitization.
- To establish a confidential and transparent redressal mechanism.
- To provide immediate support and counselling whenever required.
Functions of the Committee
- Organizing awareness sessions, workshops, and interactive programmes on child safety.
- Conducting staff orientation on child protection duties and reporting mechanisms.
- Monitoring complaint boxes and maintaining the POCSO Complaint & Action Register.
- Reviewing school safety measures and suggesting improvements.
- Ensuring confidentiality and dignity of the child in the redressal process.
- Liaising with legal authorities, counsellors and child welfare agencies whenever necessary.
Constitution of the Committee (2023–26)
| S. No. | Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Vishal Agrawal | Principal | Chairperson |
| 2 | Mr. Priyanshu Shrivastava | PGT (Mathematics) | Coordinator |
| 3 | Ms. Shweta Gupta | PGT (Commerce) | Member |
| 4 | Mr. Vinay Kumar Pandey | Counsellor | Member |
| 5 | Mrs. Dolly Singh | Special Educator | Member |
| 6 | Mr. Avnish Kumar Singh | Legal Advisor / Consultant | Member |
| 7 | Mr. Israr Ahmed | Parent Representative (Male) | Member |
| 8 | Mrs. Priyanka Sharma | Parent Representative (Female) | Member |
| 9 | Master Dhruv Pal (Class X) | Student Representative (Boy) | Member |
| 10 | Ms. Krishangi (Class X) | Student Representative (Girl) | Member |
Key Child Protection Measures
- Complaint & Suggestion Boxes at accessible points, checked regularly.
- CCTV surveillance in strategic areas of the campus.
- Display of 1098 Child Helpline and names of designated teachers.
- Confidential counselling support for students.
- Student awareness programmes on Good Touch–Bad Touch, poster campaigns, role plays, and interactive talks.
- Self-defence training for girl students.
- Staff sensitization and the '5 R’s Rule' – Receive, Reassure, Respond, Record, Refer.
- Parent orientation sessions to strengthen child safety partnerships.
Commitment
The school pledges to uphold the rights, dignity and safety of every child. The POCSO Committee works with sincerity, vigilance and empathy to maintain a secure, inclusive and nurturing environment. We reaffirm our pledge to ensure strict compliance with the POCSO Act, 2012, and to continuously strengthen child protection practices.