Localization Child Protection Policy

SCHOOL
PROTECTION
POLICY
SY 2018-2019
CONTEXTUALIZED SCHOOL
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
ABRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SANTIAGO CITY
MISSION
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable,
culture-based, and complete basic education where:
- Students learn in a child friendly, gender- sensitive, safe,
and motivating environment
- Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every
learner
- Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure
an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to
happen
- Family, community and other stakeholders are actively engaged
and share responsibility for developing life-long learners
VISION
We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and
contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As learner-centered public institution,

the Department of Education
continuously improve itself
to better serve its stakeholders.
CORE VALUES
Maka-Diyos
Maka-Tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
STATEMENT OF POLICY
Pursuant to DepEd Order no. 40 s. 2012, it shall be the policy of the
school to promote and provide a policy and guidelines on protecting school
children from any form of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination and
bullying.
Hence, the ABRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shall adopt and localized
DepEd’s Child Protection Policy as its standing policy to ensure protection of our
school children.
It is the school’s duty to ensure that policies and procedures on child
protection are promulgated, complied with and monitored. It also needs to ensure
that all students or learners, personnel, parents, guardians and visitors and guests
are aware of the child protection policy.
. Abra Elementary School is committed to safeguard and promote the
welfare of the students and expects all internal and external
stakeholders to share his commitment. The school will take reasonable
measures to:
Ensure safe recruitment of personnel who work with students,
Assure appropriate child protection desk and procedure,
Protect every student from any form of abuse
 Protect every student from any form of abuse whether inflicted by

adult or another student,
Be alert from any signs of abuse in school or outside the school premises,
Deal appropriately with every suspicion or complaint or abuse,
Adopt and operate procedures that promotes this policy as much as possible,
ensuring that teachers and individuals who are concern of the allegation shall not
be prejudiced in the conduct proceedings,.
Support students who have been abused in accordance with the student’s
protection program,
Be alert with the situation of the student in various areas like health, nutrition
and medical condition,
Operate clear and supportive policies on bullying,
Consider and develop procedures that deals with the safety of the students in
school.
III. Every complain or suspicion of abuse from within or outside the school
premises will be taken seriously and will properly be referred to the school child
protection unit or the MSWD or the legal council department
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Children in School – refers to the bone fide pupils or learners who are enrolled
in the basic education system, whether regular, irregular, transferee or repeater,
including those who have been temporarily out of school, who are in the school or
learning center premises or participating in school-sanctioned activities
Child – refers to persons below eighteen (18) years of age but those over but are
unable to fully take care of themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or
discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition; (RA 7610).
For purposes of this Department order, the term also includes pupils or students
who may be eighteen (18) years of age or older but are in school
Pupil, Student or Learner – means a child who regularly attends

classes in any level of the basic education system, under the supervision
and tutelage of a teacher or facilitator.
School Personnel – means the person, singly or collectively, working in a
private or a public school. They are classified as School Head, Other
School Officials and Academic Personnel.
Parent – refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and

common law spouse or partner of the parent.
Child Protection – refers to the programs, services, procedures, and

structures that are intended to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect,
exploitation, discrimination and violence.
School, Visitor or Guest – refers to any person who visits the school and
has any official business with the school, and any person who does not
have any official business but is found within the premises of the school.
Guardians or Custodians – refers to legal guardians, foster parents, and

other persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have
physical custody of the child.
Child Abuse – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or
not. Used to describe all the ways in which children are harmed, usually
by adults and often by those they know and trust. It refers to the
damage that has been, or may be, done to a child’s physical or mental
health. An adult may abuse a child both by inflicting harm. Alternatively,
a child may abuse another child
Child Exploitation – refers to the use of children for someone else’s

advantage, gratification or profit often resulting in an unjust, cruel and
harmful treatment of the child.
Violence of Children Committed in School – refers to a single act or a

series of acts committed by school administrators, academic or non-
academic personnel against a child, which result in physical, sexual,
psychological harm or suffering.
Physical Violence – acts that inflict bodily or physical harm.

CATEGORIES OF ABUSE
Physical Abuse
 Sexual Abuse
 Emotional Abuse
 Neglect
TWO FORMS OF CHILD EXPLOITATION

Sexual Exploitation – refers to the abuse of position of vulnerability, differential
power, or trust, for sexual purposes.
Economic exploitation – refers to the use of child in work or other activities for the
benefit of others.
Discrimination against children – refers to an act of exclusion, distinction,
restriction, or preference which is based on any ground such as age, ethnicity,
sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, language, religion, national or
social origin, property, birth, being pregnant, being infected or affected by
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS), being a child in conflict with the law, being a child with disability or
other status or condition, and which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or
impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by all persons, on an equal
footing, of all rights and freedom.
Psychological Violence – refers to acts of omissions causing or

like, to cause mental or emotional suffering of the child. Other
acts of violence that are prejudicial to the interest of the child.
Corporal Punishment – refers to the kind of punishment or

penalty imposed for an alleged or actual offense, which is
carried for the purpose of discipline, training or control, by a
teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any other child who
has been given or has assumed authority or responsibility for
punishment or discipline. It includes physical, humiliating or
degrading punishment.
Sexual Violence – acts hat are sexual in nature, including but not limited to rape,
sexual harassment, forcing the child to watch against obscene publications or
shows or forcing the child to do indecent sexual acts, or any acts that causes the
child to engage in any sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical or other
harm, or through inducements, gifts or favours.
Bullying or Peer Abuse – refers to wilful aggressive behaviours that is directed

toward a particular victim who maybe outnumbered, younger, weak, with
disability, less confident or otherwise vulnerable to include cyber bullying.
Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children – is a way of thinking and a

holistic, constructive and pro-active approach to teaching that help children
develop appropriate thinking and behaviour in the short and long-term and fosters
self-discipline. Positive discipline begins with setting the long-term goals or
impacts that teachers want to have on their student’s adult lives and using
everyday situations and challenges as opportunities to teach long-life skills and
values to students.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ABRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Child Protection Policy will be the school’s anchor in
safeguarding our student’s welfare and vow to protect their rights and uphold
their dignity in a child-friendly, peaceful, gender-sensitive learning environment.
Hence, the school and all its stakeholders commit to:

a. Establish and maintain a learning environment where students feel safe
and secured, is listened to and encouraged to talk about his/her feelings.
b. Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for the learners where they can
seek refuge from all forms of injustice or abuse.
c. Implement measures to safeguard our students’ safety and protection from
all forms of abuse.
d. provide opportunities for the learners to develop skills to recognize
and protect themselves from abuse.
e. Constantly on the look-out for any signs of abuse and to provide clear
procedures to address such.
f. Capacitate oneself with knowledge on legal mandates on child protection and

exercise extreme tolerance and non-violent measures in handling students with a
problem.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
g.Ensure all personnel understand their responsibilities in being alert

to the signs of abuse or neglect, and their responsibility for prompt and
thorough recording of cases and to promptly refer any concerns to the
designated teacher responsible for child protection and safeguarding.
h. Adopt clear procedures in handling cases of abuse, bearing into mind

the following: sensitivity to the feelings of those involved, prudence and
confidentiality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



SCHOOL PERSONNEL
CODE OF CONDUCT
School Head – shall exercise functions as stipulated in the duties

and responsibilities of Schools (Sec.7, DepEd Order No.40,
s.2012)
School Personnel – shall exercise functions as stipulated in the

duties and responsibilities of School Personnel(Sec.8, DepEd
Order No.40, s.2012)
Students and Learners - shall exercise functions as stipulated in

the duties and responsibilities Pupils, Students and Learners
Sec.9, DepEd Order No.40, s.2012)
CONDUCT INSIDE THE SCHOOL
Pupils are expected to:
1. Be in school on or before the prescribed time.

2. Be in their designated class come to class on time.
3. To be in their proper prescribed uniform (both male and
female).
4. Participate actively in all class activities and comply all
requirements of the course
5. Students are expected to treat each other with respect
regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, opinions,
nationality, ethnicity, social origin, property, disability or other
status.
6. Refrain from using language that are inappropriate,
harassing, abusive, sexually provocative, or culturally
inappropriate. Be polite always.
7. Protect and safeguard the property of the school and its
stakeholders.
8. Engage in wholesome and productive activities inside the

school like but not limited to scouting, band and choir.
9. Safeguard other’s safety by not bringing items that can cause
harm to others like, but not limited to bladed weapons, sharp
objects or instruments, firecrackers.
10. Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness as of the
classroom and campus by managing wastes, not littering,
practicing proper waste segregation, and disposal. Cleanliness
and orderliness not only of the classroom and campus but the
whole vicinity of the school.
11. Help the school conserve resources like water, paper, and
electricity.
12. Maintain harmonious relationship with each other by

respecting each other and not engaging in activities that can
cause conflicts.
13. Always be ready to learn new things that can make you grow
as a person.
CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL
1. Value and exercise prudence when outside the campus.

2. Uphold the name and integrity of the school by not engaging
in activities that are detrimental to you and the school.
3. Conduct self in appropriate manner expected of every
Abranians.
4. Be ready to extend or involve oneself in worthwhile
community endeavours and activities.
5. Maintain good character and good disposition.
6. Exercise safety and precaution. Maintain constant
communication with parents as to whereabouts.
12. Maintain harmonious relationship with each other by

respecting each other and not engaging in activities that can
cause conflicts.
13. Always be ready to learn new things that can make you grow
as a person.
CONDUCT OF PARENTS/VISITORS
1. Value and exercise prudence when INSIDE the campus.

2. Uphold the name and integrity of the school by not engaging
in activities that are detrimental to you and the school.
3. Malice, degrading and violent attack to pupils/learner within
and outside the school premises is not allowed in school
4. Seek the approval of the principal before entering into
classrooms or advisers for complaints and other
concerns/matters.
5. Maintain good character and good disposition.
6. Respect the authorities.
7. Observe proper dress code when inside the school. Sexy
shorts, spaghetti, halter, backless are prohibited.
8. Drinking liquor and smoking is not allowed inside the school.
9. No parent/visitor is allowed to enter the school premise if
he/she is in the influence of liquor. Or prohibited drugs.
SANCTIONS OF VIOLATIONS.
1. Dismissal of child in the school
2. Letter of apology
3. REFERRAL to BCPC of DSWD
ATTENDANCE
1. Attend flag raising and flag retreat ceremonies and other

related activities of the school.
2. Observe promptness in all internal or external activities.
3. Absences must be supported by a letter from the parents
and guardian to be presented to the class advisers upon
return to class. Medical certificate must also be attached if
absences is due to sickness.
4. Allowable is only 10% of the total school days per school
year. Hence, those who have incurred more than the allowed
number of absences will need to cover up with missed activities
in school and comply with the requirements that may be set by
the teachers, including, but not limited to, remedial classes,
summer classes and tutoring.
5. Students are encouraged to attend classes regularly and
avoid cutting classes. Parent conferences and counselling will be
conducted to the students who are cutting classes.
TARDINESS
1. Official time will be from 7:15-12:00 noon, 1:00 pm-4:15 pm,

Mondays to Fridays.
2. All PUPILS are expected to be in school 15 minutes before
the time, those who will come after 7:15 in the morning and
1:00 in the afternoon are considered as late comers.
Habitual tardiness requires parent conference and counselling.
PROHIBITED ACTS
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PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM

PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM
FURTHER INTERVENTION
OUTCOMES
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

REFERRAL MECHANISM SYSTEM

REPORTING MECHANISM
Any member of the school administration, pupil or parent shall

immediately report any instance of ABUSE or act of retaliation witnessed, or that
has come to one’s attention, to the Guidance Counselor.
Upon receipt of such a report, the Guidance Counselor shall promptly
investigate. If it is determined that bullying has occurred, the guidance counselor
shall:
Notify the School Child Protection Committee and take appropriate disciplinary
action.
Invite the child to Guidance Office for proper guidance and counseling.
Notify the parents or guardians of the perpetrator; and
Notify the parents or guardians of the victim regarding the action taken prevent
any further acts of bullying.
If an incident of bullying involves pupils from more than one school,
the school first informed of the bullying shall promptly notify the appropriate
administrator of the other school so that both may take appropriate action.

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SCHOOL

As learner-centered public institution,

 Protect every student from any form of abuse whether inflicted by

Pupil, Student or Learner – means a child who regularly attends

Parent – refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and

Child Protection – refers to the programs, services, procedures, and

Guardians or Custodians – refers to legal guardians, foster parents, and

Child Exploitation – refers to the use of children for someone else’s

Violence of Children Committed in School – refers to a single act or a

Physical Violence – acts that inflict bodily or physical harm.

TWO FORMS OF CHILD EXPLOITATION

Psychological Violence – refers to acts of omissions causing or

Corporal Punishment – refers to the kind of punishment or

Bullying or Peer Abuse – refers to wilful aggressive behaviours that is directed

Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children – is a way of thinking and a

Hence, the school and all its stakeholders commit to:

f. Capacitate oneself with knowledge on legal mandates on child protection and

g.Ensure all personnel understand their responsibilities in being alert

h. Adopt clear procedures in handling cases of abuse, bearing into mind

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

School Head – shall exercise functions as stipulated in the duties

School Personnel – shall exercise functions as stipulated in the

Students and Learners - shall exercise functions as stipulated in

CONDUCT INSIDE THE SCHOOL

Pupils are expected to:

1. Be in school on or before the prescribed time.

8. Engage in wholesome and productive activities inside the

12. Maintain harmonious relationship with each other by

CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL

1. Value and exercise prudence when outside the campus.

12. Maintain harmonious relationship with each other by

1. Value and exercise prudence when INSIDE the campus.

1. Attend flag raising and flag retreat ceremonies and other

1. Official time will be from 7:15-12:00 noon, 1:00 pm-4:15 pm,

PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM

PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

REFERRAL MECHANISM SYSTEM

Any member of the school administration, pupil or parent shall

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