Child Protection Policy

• 1Fountainhead Wockhardt Global School (from here onward known as FWGS in this policy document) promotes holistic school safety, where every student has a right to a protective environment, free of violence, harassment, abuse and neglect.
• 2FWGS takes appropriate action to ensure that such young people and especially vulnerable children are provided a safe learning environment at school based on respect for the child. This Child Protection Policy (CPP) addresses multiple dimensions of the vulnerability faced by the child during the entire cycle of engagement with the school based on respect for the child.
• 3The present Child Protection policy attempts to provide clear direction to staff and others about the expected codes of behaviour in dealing with Child Protection issues. It also makes explicit the school’s commitment to the development of good practice and sound procedures. This ensures that Child Protection concerns and referrals may be handled sensitively, professionally and in ways which prioritizes the needs of the child.
• 4POCSO Act, 2012 maintains that all children have an equal right to access education in an environment that is safe, protective and conducive to the overall development. The challenges of gender inequality, eve teasing and sexual abuse in school environment call for increased awareness and creating synergy among parents, teachers and schools.
• 5FWGS believes that every child who participates in the school activities has the right to enjoy a safe environment and be protected from harm. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that all children have a right to protection, FWGS reaffirms that it has a duty of care and obligation to protect those children for whom we are given responsibility. The school believes that the welfare of children is the highest priority and it is the responsibility of everyone in FWGS to ensure that they are protected. A child-centric rights-based approach, affirmed by India's commitments to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is deeply embedded as the guiding framework for FWGS Child Protection Policy. This approach enables all children to access, participate in and benefit fully from learning opportunities in a space that inspires their confidence and holistic sense of well-being.
• 6This Child Protection Policy focuses on the development of children by providing them a safe and caring environment on school campuses/school trips. It provides guidelines to protect FWGS students from physical violence, mental harassment, sexual abuse, social neglect and bullying.
• 7This Policy covers abuse, harassment, and offences that can occur in school campus and in premises under control of the Institution including virtual learning spaces, as well as extended environments organised and supervised by school (such as travel by any modes of transport organised by school, hotel on school trips, camps and perimeters of camping venues, conference venues, inter-school activities venues and any other events venues for which school is organising logistics) i.e. the areas where students are under the care of FWGS staff, during school hours or after school hours till the time students are under the care of the employees of the school. CPP aims to protect FWGS students and applies to FWGS Staff/ Teachers/ Visitors/ Parents/ Visiting Faculty/ Third Party Service Providers who directly/indirectly interact with students of FWGS on campus or in the extended environment listed above.

The Child Protection Policy is guided by the non-negotiable fundamental principles for realisation of the rights of all children and includes in particular:

• 1Fountainhead School promotes holistic school safety, where every student has a right to a protective environment free of violence, harassment, abuse, and neglect, and based on respect for the child.
• 2We believe that the welfare of children is the highest priority and that it is everyone's responsibility to ensure that they are protected. A child-centric rights-based approach, affirmed by India's commitments to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is deeply embedded as the guiding framework for this CPP.
• 3This CPP is a comprehensive set of guidelines that define our commitment to safeguarding children from harm and abuse from adults. This helps to create a safe and positive environment for children and lays out the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders.

1. Zero Tolerance Policy

The School follows a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to any act of violence, bullying, sexual abuse, cyberbullying, neglect or related misconduct. This policy applies to all activities and settings under the School's purview, including:

• School Premises: All areas within the school grounds.
• School Buses: Transport provided by the School.
• Extended Environments: Any other environments associated with the School’s activities, such as field trips, extracurricular events, and virtual platforms used for school purposes.

2. Coverage of Abuse and Offences

This CPP addresses various forms of abuse, harassment, and offences including:

• Physical Abuse: Any form of physical harm or violence.
• Sexual Abuse and Harassment: Any unwanted or inappropriate sexual behavior.
• Bullying and Cyberbullying: Any form of intimidation or harassment, including online.
• Mental and Emotional Abuse: Actions that cause psychological harm.
• Neglect: Failure to meet the basic needs of a child. The policy applies to incidents occurring both on the school campus and during any activities organised by the School, whether on or off-campus.

3. Key Elements of the CPP

This CPP incorporates key elements essential for the protection of children:

• Prevention of Abuse: Strategies and practices aimed at preventing any form of abuse.
• Complaint Mechanisms and Response: Procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing complaints.
• Recruitment: Guidelines for ensuring that individuals working with children are properly vetted and trained.
• Disciplinary Actions: Processes for handling misconduct and enforcing consequences.
• Monitoring and Review: Ongoing evaluation of the policy’s effectiveness and implementation to ensure continuous improvement.

• 1The child protection mandate must be reflected not only in the policies but also reflected in every aspect of the school administration and management including in staff recruitment, training and teaching learning transactions that would impact interactions between teachers, students, the school environment and parents – rendering them more child centric.
• 2The policy will apply to all personnel and persons related to the school and who come in direct or indirect contact with children.

• 1This CPP is guided by the existing legal frameworks of child protection in India and the ratified international conventions.
• 2This CPP is in conformity with all relevant laws in force in India such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and The Information Technology Act, 2000, The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and shall include any subordinate or delegated legislation made from time to time.
• 3In the event, any part of this CPP is contrary to any law(s) in force, such part shall be deemed to be null and void.
• 4In the event this CPP does not cover any legal compliance requirement on the subject of child protection, the same shall be deemed to be a part of this CPP and the School shall be duty-bound to follow the same.
• 5Any modifications made to the relevant laws from time to time such as amendments, substitutions etc. shall be deemed to be a part of this CPP and the School shall be duty bound to follow the same.
• 6Any term not defined in this CPP, shall bear the meaning given to it under the relevant applicable law.

A complaint in writing by a student and/ or parent(s) of such student complaining of any act that constitutes a penal offence under the law may be handed over to either of the following persons:

• Any teacher
• Counsellor
• School Principal.
• Child Protection Officer

All staff members, external personnel, and visitors shall follow the prescribed Code of Conduct to safeguard the child from any incidence of abuse. In the event, legislation or subordinate legislation prescribes any code of conduct for school staff, the school shall abide by the same in addition to the code provided below.

• 1Be conscious of and respect the privacy and dignity of each and every child.
• 2Be visible and not in a secluded place, while in contact with children at the workplace.
• 3Respect and encourage children’s voices and views.
• 4Educate children about their rights, and issues of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• 5Be supportive, caring and understanding of the requirements and needs of the children.
• 6Be responsive in case any special need of the child arises such as health issues or emotional support.
• 7Have a sense of accountability, in order to deter any poor practice or potentially abusive behaviour.
• 8Immediately report any suspicious behaviour/suspected occurrence of abuse. It is a criminal offence to conceal or abet incidents of child abuse and is mandatory to report such offences.
• 9Treat children with respect regardless of race, colour, gender, language, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability or other status.
• 10Comply with all relevant Indian and State legislation, including all child-related laws.

• 1Every student needs to follow the guidelines on safety and security issued by the school principal and teachers, from time to time.
• 2In case, students observe tobacco/drug/related substances supply activities outside the school premises or inside the premises, they may inform the school authorities through the Complaint Box.
• 3Senior Students may discuss various issues like bullying and sexual harassment with other younger students under the guidance of teachers
• 4Act as peer support or peer educator for other students, wherever possible.
• 5Stay physically active.
• 6Do not hesitate to seek support from teachers/Counsellors/parents when required.

The school is responsible for all students and staff from the time of arrival at school, to the time of departure. This ensures adequate procedures are developed for the care of students and staff, in all aspects of safety and health. Responsibility include:

• 1To provide education on important health issues such as sanitation, hygiene including menstrual hygiene, substance misuse, mental health and healthy nutrition (alternatives to junk food, importance of a balanced diet etc.).
• 2To conduct annual health check-ups of 100% students and maintain the records of past medical history.
• 3First Aid supplies are regularly monitored and a record is maintained for all medical supplies.
• 4Provide basic first aid training to academic and non academic staff
• 5To maintain a record of students with special medical needs or medication requirements
• 6Monitor for medical signs of abuse/neglect

• 1Developing a friendly relationship with the child so as to have hesitation/fear-free dialogues
• 2Connecting with schools and school related activities so as to develop a symbiotic relationship.
• 3Regularly attending the Parent Teacher Meetings.
• 4Following guidelines circulated by the school from time to time on child safety and security.
• 5Provide health, education, affection, nutrition, shelter, clothing, safe conditions, and proper supervision.

• 1Child Safety Monitoring: Ensure all children are safe from harm by actively monitoring their well-being.
• 2Risk Assessment: Regularly assess potential risks to children’s safety within the school or organization.
• 3Confidential Reporting: Provide a secure and accessible system for reporting child safety concerns.
• 4Response to Concerns: Promptly address reports or suspicions of abuse, neglect, or safety concerns with appropriate actions.
• 5Collaboration with Authorities: Work with child protection services and law enforcement to handle incidents according to legal and ethical standards.
• 6Support for Affected Children: Offer emotional and psychological support to children affected by abuse, including referrals to specialised services.
• 7Education and Training: Educate staff, parents, and children on child protection policies, recognizing abuse, and reporting procedures.
• 8Policy Development and Review: Help develop and regularly review the child protection policy to ensure it follows best practices.
• 9Record Keeping: Maintain confidential records of all reports, investigations, and actions related to child protection.
• 10Promoting a Safe Environment: Foster a secure environment where children feel valued and empowered to speak up.
• 11Advocacy for Children’s Rights: Advocate for children’s rights and well-being within the organization.
• 12Communication with Parents: Inform parents about child protection policies and any concerns regarding their children.
• 13Emergency Response: Act swiftly in emergencies to protect a child’s safety.

FWGS has a dedicated Child Protection Officer and is assisted in its function by a cross-section of members from Academic Staff, Non-academic staff, support, parents, students, wellbeing centre and external members.

Duties of CPO

• 1Receiving and acting upon any reported concerns
• 2Ensuring all staff are familiar with, and adhere to the Child Protection Policy.
• 3Ensuring the policy is implemented and promoted.
• 4Acting as a first point of contact for FWGS on issues of Child protection, both internally and for members of the public and other external contacts.
• 5Representing the key link to statutory agencies. (Social care or Police or Media during and following formal investigations).
• 6Maintaining and updating the policy.
• 7Keeping up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the area of child protection, including attending appropriate training.
• 8Ensuring all relevant information around Child Protection is communicated to the Child Protection Committee.
• 9Providing guidance on relevant matters to the Child Protection Committee and to the other members of staff, as appropriate.
• 10Advocating the importance of Child Protection to all stakeholders.
• 11CPO must undertake a Safety Walk of the entire school premises once every quarter, in order to ensure compliance with standard safety measures. As far as possible, all members of the CPC and all other stakeholders must be present during every safety walk.
• 12It is important to note that whether or not a particular behaviour or action constitutes inappropriate behaviour will be a matter determined by the organisation, having regard to all of the circumstances, including past behaviour and allegations or suspicions related to such behaviour.
• 13Every complaint regarding inappropriate behaviour or communication with a child shall be taken into consideration by the management of the school. However, whether or not a particular behaviour or action constitutes inappropriate conduct, or is in contravention of the aforesaid Code of Conduct or this CPP, will be a matter determined by the management of the school, having regard to the relevant facts and circumstances. The findings and decisions of the management of the school shall be final.

FWGS recognizes the right of every student to a protective environment in the school premises, school buses and extended environments, free from acts of violence, bullying, sexual abuse, as defined in this Child Protection Policy. There is a dedicated 24 x 7 surveillance centre manned and monitored by the security staff. There are CCTV cameras placed at all common spaces of the school and a well-defined visitor management policy that is supplemented by physical security at all entrances, all floors & common spaces of the school.

1. Managerial/Administrative and Academic Staff (Responsibility HR)

• 1Recruitment and Selection Policy - Credibility and Safety: FWGS adheres to a “Recruitment and Selection Policy” aimed at ensuring that only credible and meritorious staff are recruited. This policy is designed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by attracting and selecting candidates who are suitable for working with students.
• 2Recruitment and Selection Policy - Deterring Unsuitable Candidates: The policy seeks to deter unsuitable candidates or volunteers from applying and ensures that those who are identified as unsuitable are not hired.
• 3HR Department Oversight - Leadership and Proactive Recruitment: The HR Department, led by a senior management member, is responsible for ensuring that the recruitment process attracts, selects, and retains staff who will positively contribute to the school’s development and ensure the safety and welfare of students.
• 4References and Due Diligence - Reference Requirement: Applicants are required to provide two references. The HR Department conducts due diligence through detailed inquiries, including feedback from these references, before recruitment.
• 5Interview Process - Assessment Panel: Interviews are conducted by a panel that evaluates the applicant’s attitude towards children and their ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of students at FWGS.
• 6Knowledge of Child Protection - Undertaking: Applicants are informed about the Child Protection Policy and must sign an undertaking stating that they have not been involved in any criminal proceedings or convicted by a court in the past.
• 7Background Checks - Police Verification: Background checks are mandatory, including obtaining a Police Verification Certificate. New employees must submit this verification before starting work.
• 8Training and Professional Development - Mandatory Training: Wellbeing Counsellors organise mandatory training programs on POCSO and Cyber Security for all employees. External agencies may be involved if necessary, and attendance is recorded centrally.
• 9ID Card Policy - Display of ID Cards: All staff members are issued valid ID cards, which are colour-coded for different categories (managerial, academic, non-academic, contractual staff, and visitors). Displaying these ID cards at all times is mandatory.

2. Support Staff (Responsibility HR & PROTEGO)

• 1Recruitment and Verification - HR Department Oversight: The HR Department ensures meticulous recruitment of support staff and workmen. This process involves hiring through PROTEGO and referrals from existing staff to maintain credibility.
• 2Recruitment and Verification - Clean Antecedents: The HR Department works to ensure that all support staff and workmen have clean backgrounds.
• 3Recruitment and Verification - Police Verification: Police verification is initiated upon the new employee joining and is conducted at the end of every month.
• 4Supervision and Monitoring - Supervision: Each support staff member and workman is supervised by a senior support staff member. This helps in monitoring their behaviour and ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• 5Supervision and Monitoring - Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring is in place to prevent any unlawful, unethical, or anti-social activities.
• 6Training and Awareness - Annual Training Programs: Regular training sessions on Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, and Cyber Security are conducted as per the schedule outlined in Serial 1(a)(vii) Do's and Don’ts in School Premises,” including principles such as the ‘No touch policy.’
• 7Training and Awareness - Regular Briefings: Regular briefings are held to ensure that the concept of Child Protection is ingrained in the behaviour of support staff and workmen.
• 8Identity Card Policy - Carriage and Display: The policy on the carriage and display of identity cards is outlined in Serial 1(a)(viii), ensuring that all support staff and workmen display their IDs at all times.

3. Professionals and Independent Contractors (Responsibility Hiring Agency in the School & Security)

• 1Engagement and Background Checks - Credibility Assessment: Professionals and independent contractors are engaged only after thorough assessment of their credibility and background. Background checks and inquiries are conducted to ensure that they have clean antecedents and no past criminal record.
• 2Work Permits and Control - Work Permit System: When necessary, the work permit system is employed to maintain effective control over independent contractors and their staff, including workmen, supervisors, and employees.
• 3Physical Barriers and Signage - Work Area Barricades: Areas where work is underway are physically barricaded and marked with relevant signage to prevent unauthorized access.
• 4Movement and Supervision - Controlled Movement: The hiring department and school security ensure that the movement of contractors and labourers is restricted to their designated work areas. They are not allowed to loiter around the campus or come into contact with students.
• 5Movement and Supervision - Ongoing Monitoring: Contractor and labourer movement is continuously monitored to ensure compliance with campus regulations and to maintain a safe environment.

Responsibility: Safety & Security Department

• 1As a part of preventive measures for safety and security of students of FWGS, visits by outsiders are strictly regulated.
• 2Visitors management system has been introduced whereby the visitor has only controlled access.
• 3Chauffeur driven staff cars will be parked outside the school campus during all times (to include School working days and non working days).
• 4Self driven cars will be permitted to park at the pre-designated parking area beyond Gate1, subject to availability of parking space.
• 5Only vehicles carrying visitors with special needs will be permitted to move up to Ramp in Building No 1.
• 6No overnight parking visitor/ faculty vehicle is to be permitted within the school premises. Permission granted only under exceptional circumstances by the Management committee. The permission will not exceed beyond 24hrs.
• 7Detailed guidelines given in SOP on Visitors to the School and SOP on Parking Management.

Responsibility: PROTEGO

FWGS endeavours to ensure that school transport is safe and secure in every way. All guidelines enacted are strictly adhered to and constant endeavour is made to upgrade technology and security measures to ensure safe and monitored movement of children. Application of this policy is restricted to transport contracted by School and DOES NOT APPLY TO CHILDREN TRAVELLING UNDER OWN ARRANGEMENT.

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  Selection & Recruitment of Drivers: PROTEGO conducts due diligence before recruiting school bus drivers and conductors. The following is ensured:

  • Drivers selected possess valid driving licence with minimum 5 years experience of driving a heavy vehicle such as a bus.
  • Detailed medical examination.
  • Driving test. Police verification prior to joining.
  • No significant previous record of traffic offences, challans or other offences.
• 2Training of Drivers: In addition to mandatory training activities for all Staff members, the school bus drivers are trained to strictly follow traffic rules and inculcate safe driving habits.
• 3Bus Routes: Bus routes have been demarcated and stops have been selected and numbered. Routes have been selected in a way to ensure the fastest move of students to school without causing delay. Buses will ply only on the specified routes and stop at the predesignated stops. Variation if any will be only on account of exigency/ un for-seen circumstances. Changes will occur only on obtaining concurrence of the Transport in charge and the Parents will be informed immediately.
• 4Un- Authorised Commuters - It has been reiterated to the staff on board the bus to also include Academic Staff if on board that under no circumstances shall a person, other than those manifested to travel, be permitted to board the Bus at any stage. It will also ensure that the Bus is under no circumstances permitted to ferry goods or material of any person including that of Managerial, Academic/ Non Academic and Support staff.
• 5Every school bus in FWGS has 4 CCTVs, GPS tracking system, Bus Lady Attendant, Two fire fighting extinguishers, speed governors, first aid kit, emergency contact list and emergency gate clearly earmarked. Constant monitoring of the Bus is done at the School ensuring compliance of all guidelines and directions.
• 6All buses are painted in yellow and have the words 'School Bus', name of school and route number are displayed prominently. The school buses have painted on it valid telephone numbers of the bus-in-charge as well as the school authorities/Admin head for feedback in case of improper driving.
• 7Orderly boarding and de-bussing is ensured by the Bus Staff and the School security. Every bus has mandatory one female helper/Didi present on the route. Routing is done in a manner that the first and last female child is accompanied by a Didi. Thus ensuring the presence of an adult female throughout the journey.
• 8Attendance of all students on the route is ensured by the Didi in charge of the bus at the start of the journey, at the time of departure and at the time of disembarking from the bus.
• 9In case there is a request during school hours to pick up a child (who regularly uses the bus) due to an emergency, such exits are permitted only on receipt of email from the Parent to the front desk/ class teacher. Post verification of the request and establishing identity of the person nominated for the pickup by the parent/ guardian (followed by a confirmatory telephone call- if being picked up by a person other than a Parent) will a child be permitted to leave the School. with the authorised exit slip duly signed by the respective programme coordinator/ and countersigned by the front desk after the consent of the respective Parents.
• 10The School Transport In-charge ensures that the bus is driven only by the authorised driver always on the route by viewing bus CCTV footage on a regular basis.
• 11Incident Reporting & After Action: Due action is taken against any driver/conductor where warranted, which may include removal of the driver from services if it is a case of dangerous driving or inappropriate conduct. These complaints are reviewed by the Administrator of the school. The person who has made the complaint is informed of the action taken based on the complaint within 7 days.
• 12Detailed guidelines and responsibilities of all stakeholders given in SOP on School Bus Management.
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  Following has been instituted for all FWGS busses and its implementation is being ensured without any exception:

  • No bus to have curtains or dark films. All buses have internal white lighting and activities in the bus are visible from outside.
  • All buses have a valid certificate of fitness, pollution and insurance certificate.
  • The bus is to carry children permissible as per capacity and permit.
  • Transport in charge will ensure mechanical fitness of all Buses prior to pick and drop duties. Any Bus not meeting the road worthiness criteria will be pulled out of service and the stand by bus will be pressed into service promptly.

Responsibility: Security & I.T.

• 1. CCTV cameras have been installed at numerous places in the campus, with a monitoring control room that has an incident/ suspicious movement recording log book. There are ample number of CCTV cameras strategically installed at different points in the campus so as to minimise any probable chances whereby safety and security of students, staff and visitors, may be compromised. Detailed guidelines and responsibilities of all stakeholders given in SOP on Security Policy.

Responsibility: Housekeeping & Security

• 1FWGS recognizes that washrooms are places where students are vulnerable to being victimized by bullying, stalking, physical violence, sexual abuse etc. and hence FWGS endeavours to create a foolproof security mechanism in and around washrooms on the FWGS premises which is meant for students. FWGS endeavours to ensure total safety for its children (especially Primary school children) in and around the washrooms on the campus.
• 2Academic staff use the same washrooms as students which ensures natural surveillance.
• 3CCTV cameras have been installed in such a manner that the security personnel deputed for monitoring purposes can monitor the entry and exit of all the washrooms and deter vandalism and the housekeeping staff has been instructed to always keep the washrooms lights switched on.

Responsibility: I.T. Hardware & Network

FWGS is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment, in which all the students are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Any kind of cyber issues initiated by other students is a risk to the health and safety of the students.

• 1The Cyber Security policy of FWGS outlines its commitment to a safe school and is aimed at ensuring, so far as it reasonably can, that students are not subjected to any kind of cyberbullying/ harassment when at school. It also details the responsibilities of the School staff, management and parents in relation to preventing cyber issues at school or anywhere as cyber issues are not limited to school boundaries.
• 2The school is committed to investigating all cyber issues in a manner that protects the rights of all involved, including the alleged perpetrators.
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  Legal Consequences. Acts of violation of privacy, hacking, cyberbullying, sexting etc can be considered cyber crimes and are punishable by law. The school will cooperate fully with the authorities if any such case is reported. Depending upon the nature of the offence, various laws apply including:

  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) is a legal framework for the protection of children from sexual offences. It also contains the legal enablement for tackling cyber crime against children such as cheating, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, defamation, grooming, hacking, identity theft, violation of privacy etc.
  • Various sections (292, 354, 383, 384, 385, 397, 416, 417, 419, 420, 469, 499, 500, 503, 506, 507, 509) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 Sections 43, 66E, 67, 72 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 and Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, 1956.

• 1This CPP shall be comprehensively assessed annually so as to improvise it. It may be revised or amended from time to time, by the Management of the School or by a committee appointed for this purpose.
• 2An audit called “Child Safety Check” shall be conducted biannually by a committee constituted by the School Management. The audit shall be a critical analysis and evaluation of the safety and security of children at large studying in the school. An audit report shall be prepared and published annually.
• 3Actions required to be taken under this CPP, such as forwarding the complaint of a penal offence to the law enforcement agency, becoming a co-complainant, seeking legal opinion, taking disciplinary action against the wrongdoers and all other acts in connection with this CPP, shall be done by a committee or committees appointed for this purpose by the Management of the School.
• 4The School has presently allocated responsibilities for the protection of its students to the members of the Child Protection Committee.

• 1. A copy of the “Child Protection Plan” has been uploaded on the “LIGHTHOUSE” available on FSApps and on Fountainhead School Website.
• 2. “Child Protection Plan” is available in English and Hindi for all stakeholders in the School i.e Students, Parents and Employees of FountainHead School to read and understand.
• 3. HR will ensure that all employees read the Policy. Certificates to this effect will be rendered by all employees.

As an employee of Fountainhead Wockhardt Global School I accept to:

• Prioritise Child Welfare: Give prime importance to the welfare of the child.
• Be Vigilant: Be observant of signs and symptoms of abuse as mentioned in the Child Protection Policy.
• Participate in Training: Actively participate in all trainings/sessions on child safety conducted by the school or selected organisations.
• Cooperate in Safeguarding Actions: Work cooperatively in actions required to safeguard the children.
• Work with Parents: Collaborate with parent(s) to ensure the child’s safety.
• Share Relevant Information: Support and share any information with relevant persons that can help the school and the child.
• Be Rational and Non-Judgmental: Maintain a rational and non-judgmental approach with each child.
• Understand Confidentiality: Respect the confidentiality associated with all issues concerning a child except in cases where there is suspected or reported harm when reporting to proper authorities is mandatory.
• Promote Well-Being: Work towards achieving the well-being of the child.
• Seek Help When Needed: Ask for help if I cannot handle a situation with a child at any given time.
• Ensure Safety: View the safety of all children of Fountainhead School as my duty and responsibility on campus or on school trips.
• Report Risk or Harm: Be alert and report any behaviour that indicates a child being at risk or harm.
• Prevent Inappropriate Behaviour: Never allow any kind of inappropriate behaviour by children or any other employee.

I undertake to strictly follow the rules, regulations, and guidelines contained in the “Child Protection Policy” as a condition of my services to Fountainhead Wockhardt Global School. My signature confirms that I have read, understood and will abide by the Child Protection Policy of Fountainhead Wockhardt Global School. As a person employed by Fountainhead Wockhardt Global School and working with the Student (either directly or indirectly) agree to follow these standards without exception.

I understand that any action of mine if inconsistent with this “Child Protection Policy” or failure to take action mandated by the “Child Safety Pledge” or legislations mandated by the Union of India or State legislations (referred to within the Child Protection Policy or not) may result in disciplinary action upon me to also include dismissal.

I also declare that I have read and understood the Child Protection Policy in _______ (English/ Hindi).

Countersigned (HR Department)