CONTEXTUALIZED CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

1. Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Region XII Division of South Cotabato Polomolok East District Polo Elementary School CONTEXTUALIZED CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

2. SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE SHIRLEY P. JAYME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL- 1 SCPC CHAIRMANJOYLYN ROSE P. RAMOSSCHOOL GUIDANCE COORDINATORSCPC VICE-CHAIRMANELNA P. REYESSCHOOL GAD COORDINATORSCPC MEMBER

3. ARISTON A. LEOBERAS JR. SGC PRESIDENT PUNONG BARANGAY SCPC MEMBER ELBERT B. DAMEREZ SGC VICE- PRESIDENT SCPC MEMBER EDELYN P. PUDADERA PTA PRESIDENT SCPC MEMBER RANI H. GERADA CHAIRMAN – COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SCPC MEMBER

4. VISION: • We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realizetheir full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation. • As a learner – centered public institution, the Department of Education continuosly improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

5. 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.

6. -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. • Core Values: • Maka-Dios, Maka-Tao, Makalikasan, Makabansa

7. STATEMENT POLICY • I. Every pupil should learn in a safe and motivating environment where: • a. Corporal punishment is not imposed as a form of discipline but instead giving trainings and control • b.administrators and teachers provide values and spiritual guidance and always inspire pupils

8. II. Polo Elementary School is committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and encourage stakeholders to: • a. Protect each pupil from any form of abuse from adult or another pupil. • b. Take step to prevent bullying, peer abuse, discrimination and another circumstances that affect their normal developmentof pupils • c. Act appropriately to every complain of abuse. • d. Support pupils who are victim of abuse in accordance with the policy. • e. Provide appropriate intervention, counselling and services to victim of abuse or violence. • f. Administrator and teachers should be sensitive with the signs of abuses among school children.

9. g. Ensure that everybody is aware of the Child Protection Policy of the school. h. Adopt and operate procedures in accordance with DepEd Child Protection Policy.

10. INTRODUCTION • Polo Elementary School of Polomolok East District aims to commit each pupil success in • Learning with caring, responsive and safe environment that is free from discrimination, violence against children committed in schools, corporal punishments and bullying or peer abuse. Our institution works to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity in developing their fullest potentials. • The Department of Education ensures that our schools are conducive to the education of children. The best interest of the child shall be the paramount consideration in all decisions and actions involving children. Teachers are their substitute parents and are expected to discharge their functions and duties with this in mind. The agency also promulgates a zero tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.

11. SCOPE AND LIMITATION • This CCPP is intended for the pupils, from Kindergarten up to grade six level included also the out of school-youth who are part of the community, teachers and other stakeholders of Polo Elementary School of Polomolk East District.

12. DEFINATION OF TERMS • Child abuse- is any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment or lack of care that leads to injury or harm, it commonly occurs within a relationship of trust or responsibility and is an abuse of power or a breach of trust. Abuse can happen to a young person regardless of their age, gender, race or ability.

13. Emotional Abuse- the persistent emotional ill treatment of a young person, likely to cause severe and lasting adverse effects on the child’s emotional development. It may involve telling a young person they are useless, worthless, unloved, inadequate or valued in terms of only meeting the needs of another person. It may feature expectations of young people that are not appropriate to their age or development. It may cause a young person to be frightened or in danger by being constantly shouted at, threatened or taunted which may make the young person frightened or withdrawn.

14. Bullying- may come from another young person or an adult. Bullying is defined as deliberate hurtful behavior, usually repeated over a period of time, where it is difficult for those bullied to defend themselves. There are three main types of bullying. • It may be physical (e.g. Hitting, kicking, slapping), verbal (e.g. Racist or homophobic remarks, name calling, graffiti, threats, abusive text messages), emotional (e.g. Tormenting, ridiculing, humiliating, ignoring, isolating from the group), sexual (e.g. Unwanted physical contact or abusive comments).

15. Neglect- occurs when an adult fails to meet the person’s basic and/or psychological needs to an extent that is likely to result in serious impairment of the child’s health or development. For example, failing to provide adequate food, shelter, and clothing, failing to protect from physical harm or danger, or failing to ensure access to appropriate medical care or treatment.

16. ABUSES OCCURING IN THE INSTITUTION/ COMMUNITY • 1. Bullying • 2.Peer Abuse • 3.Verbal Abuse • 4.Emotional Abuse • 5.Child Labor • 6.Physical Abuse

17. SIGNS OF ABUSE • 1.Unexplained or suspicious injuries such as bruising, cuts or burns, particularly if situated on apart of the body not normally prone to such injuries. • 2.An injury for which an explanation seems inconsistent. • 3. The young person describes what appears to be an abusive act involving them. • 4. Another young person or adult expresses concern about the welfare of young person. • 5. Unexplained changes in young person’s behavior e.g. Becoming very upset, quiet, withdrawn or displaying sudden outburts of temper • 6. Distrust of adult’s particularly those whom a close relationship would normally be expected • 7. Difficulty in making friends

18. 8. Being prevented from socializing with others. • 9. Displaying variations in eating patterns including over eating or loss of appetite • 10. Losing weight for no apparent reason • 11. Becoming increasingly dirty or unkept

19. SIGNS OF BULLYING INCLUDE: • 1. Behavioural changes such as reduced concentration and/or becoming withdrawn clingy, depressed, tearful, emotionally up and down, reluctance to go training or competitions • 2. An unexplained drop off in performance • 3. Physical signs such as stomach aches, headaches, difficulty in sleeping, bed wetting, scratching and bruising, damaged clothes. • 4.A shortage of money or frequents loss of possessions.

20. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACULTY AND STAFF • 1.Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures and monitor compliance thereof; • 2. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy, organized and convene Child Protection Committee ( CPC ) for the school • 3. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of the CPC and Guidance Counselors/ Teachers; • 4.Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare; • 5. Coordinate with appropriate offices and other agency or instrumentality for appropriate assistance and intervention, as may be required in the performance of its functions. • 6. Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation of event. • 7. To report any matters of concerns to the committee

21. FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE • 1. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the protection of children. • 2. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs; • 3. Monitor the implementation of positive measure and effective procedures in providing the necessary support for the child and for those who care for the child; and • 4. Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare.

22. Procedures T Teachers listens to the concerns and bystanders Verification of the Complaint Call the attention Of the concerns Guidance Coordinator listens to the teacher, concerns and bystanders If not resolved, seek the help of Guidance Coordinator If resolved, there must be written record of conversa tion

23. School Head listens to the Guidance Coordinator, teacher, concerns and bystanders If resolved, there Must be written record of conversation If not resolved, seek the help of the school Head CPC listens to the teacher, concerns and bystanders If not resolve, seek the help of the School Child Protection Committee If not resolved, seek the help of the school Head

24. If not resolved, seek the help of higher authorities If resolved, there must be written record of conversation Seek for the help of DSWD Seek for the help of the higher authorities in the DepEd

25. DSWD listens to the CPC, teacher, concerns & bystanders Higher Authorities in the DepEd listens to the CPC, teacher, concerns and & bystanders If resolved, there must be written record of conversation

26. Interventions • 1. Creation of board signages of the rights of every child based on Presidential Decree No. 603 for public awareness to be posted on different parts of the school/ barangay. • 2. Conduct seminar/ workshop on the rights of a child and responsible parenthood to all the parents of Polo Elementary School for their own welfare and awareness. • 3. Integrate small group sessions/ discussions on positive peer relationships among pupils in different subject areas. • 4. Call the attention of the Barangay Officials in maintaining safety and security for a peaceful community with the help of education sector. • 5. Provide activities promoting collaborative learning and teamwork like scouting for socialization and gaining friends.

27. 7. Promote healthy competition in the class/ school to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts 8. Avoid making sexually suggestive comments to a young person, even in fun. 9. Prevent engaging in rough, physical or sexually provocative games, including horseplay or other activities in class/ school. 10. Avoid bringing/ holding sharp objects like barbeque sticks, small knives, nail cutter knives, etc. To prevent physical injuries/ abuse.

28. Reporting The case of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying or peer abuse and others will be reported using the form below (Annex “A”). School/Division/Region_________________________________ Period Covered_______________________________________ Person Submitting the Report_____________________________ Designation________________Date____________

29. Documentation In recording the incidents or complaints the intake sheet below will be utilized (Annex “B”).

30. Confidentiality • Every effort should be made to ensure that confidentiality is maintained for all concerned. Information should be handled and dessiminated on a need to know basis only. • This includes the following people: • The class adviser/ subject teacher • The Guidance Counsellor • The School Head • The School Child Protection Committee

31. The Parents of the Child • The person making tha allegation • Social Services • The alleged abuser ( and parents if the alleged abuser is a child) • Seek social services advice on how should approach the alleged abuser. • All information should be stored in a secure place with access to designated people, in line with data protection laws.

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