PULO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Pulo Senior High School Child Protection Policy must be able to provide the following services .

1. Ensure that all students , school personnel, parents, guardians, custodians and visitors and
guests are made aware of the Child Protection Policy.

2. Conduct capacity building activities of the members of the Child Protection Committee.

3. Conduct disciplinary proceedings

4. Maintain a record of proceedings.

5. Coordinate with the appropriate government non- government organizations

DEPED CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Draft a child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan to ensure child protection
and safety, which shall be reviewed every three years.

2. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the protection of
children from abuse.

3. develop And implement a school- based referral and monitoring system.

Functions of a Child Protection Committee

The function of a Child Protection Committee is:

 Continuous improvement;

 Strategic Planning;

 Public Information;

 Communication.

The work of the Child Protection Committee must be reflected in local practice and meet local
needs. The following describes in more detail the core business functions of the Child
Protection Committees and provides a working framework. They are presented here in no
particular order of priority or importance. This list is not considered all inclusive or exhaustive.

Continuous Improvement

Child Protection Committees have a key role to play in the continuous improvement of child
protection policy and practice. A number of functions relate directly to this key role including
the following.

The importance of self-evaluation and quality assurance in improving services to protect

children
Self-evaluation is central to continuous improvement and is supported by good approaches to
quality assurance. It is a reflective process through which Child Protection Committees and
strategic planning groups for services for children and young people get to know how well they
are doing and identify the best way to improve their services. Relevant frameworks of quality
indicators are designed to assist this process by:

 Encouraging reflection upon practices to identify strengths and areas for improvement;

 Recognising work which is having a positive effect on the protection of children;

 Identifying where quality needs to be maintained, where improvement is needed and

where services should be working towards achieving excellence; and

 Allowing services to inform stakeholders about the quality of services to protect

children.

Self-evaluation is about change and improvement, leading to well considered innovation in

service delivery. It is based on professional reflection, challenge and support and involves
informed decision about what actions need to be taken. It is a continuous, dynamic process
which establishes a baseline from which to plan and set priorities for improvement. Used
effectively, continuous self-evaluation helps to monitor progress and impact.

PROCEDURES

Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools

It shall be acted upon by the School Head who shall inform the parents or guardians of the
victim and offending child.

The incident will be referred to the Child Protection Committee for counselling and
intervention.

If warranted, penalties may be imposed by the School Head.

Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools

1st Offense reprimand

2nd Offewnse and Subsequent time suspension for not more than one (1) week

( this is after the child has received counselling or other

Interventions )

During the period of suspension, the offending child and the parents or guardians may be
required to attend further seminars and counseling .
The Child Protection Committee of Pulo Senior High School:

Chairperson : Evelyn L. Embate , EdD

Vice – Chair : Patrocinio O. Calay

Members : Roel Dela Cruz

Alberto Hain Jr.

Jaymark Jimenez

___________________ ( rep from the community as designated by the

Punong Barangay , preferably )

Procedures in Handling Bullying

In all cases , where the imposable penalty with the provisions

Bullying That Results in Serious Physical Injuries or Death

If the bullying or peer abuse resulted in serious physical injuries or death, whenever
appropriate, the case shall be deal with in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No.
7610 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

1. The child and the parents or guardians must be informed of the compliant in writing;

2. The child shall be given the opportunity to answer the compliant in writing, with the
assistance of the parents or guardians;

3. The decision of the school head must be writing, stating the facts and the reasons for the
decisions;

4. The decision of the school head may be appealed as provided in existing rules of the
Department