Affiliated to CISCE, Delhi (ICSE & ISC) (WB-417)
An initiative of IEM-UEM Group, Kolkata
Child Protection, Safety, Awareness and Responsible Conduct Policy of IEM Public School, Salt Lake, committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for every child. The School believes every learner deserves dignity, trust and protection, and works proactively to prevent abuse, misconduct and unsafe practices through awareness, vigilance and accountable action.
As a private institution imparting public service, IEM Public School, Salt Lake is committed to conducting and governing itself with ethics, transparency and accountability. To uphold these principles, the School has developed governance structures, practices and procedures that seek to promote ethical conduct at all levels across the institution.
It is in acknowledgement of and consonance with these values that the School is dedicated to ensuring that the work and learning environment is conducive to fair, safe and harmonious relations based on mutual trust and respect between staff members, students and other employees of the School.
The School also strives to guarantee a safe and welcoming environment to all persons who visit or interact with the School in any capacity, including students, parents, teachers, employees and other members of the School community.
Discrimination and harassment of any type is strictly prohibited and will be viewed seriously. Acts of harassment, abuse or misconduct may attract appropriate action in accordance with applicable law, School rules and established procedures.
The School maintains a strong commitment against acts constituting sexual harassment or any behaviour that compromises the safety, dignity or well-being of a child or any member of the School community.
The School seeks to promote and maintain a culture in which staff members, employees, students and other members of the School community do not engage in practices that are abusive, threatening, discriminatory or inappropriate in any form or manner whatsoever.
Hence, any act of sexual harassment or related retaliation against or by any staff member, employee, student or other member of the School community is unacceptable. This policy intends to prohibit such occurrences and establishes procedures for addressing concerns within the ambit of applicable regulations.
Any deliberately false or malicious complaint or the knowing provision of false information in relation to a complaint may also be dealt with in accordance with applicable law and School disciplinary procedures.
The management of the School is committed to providing its staff, employees and students with a safe, respectful and supportive environment.
This policy extends to all staff members, employees and students of the School, including persons employed on a contractual or other permitted basis. The policy also extends to parents and visitors where they are subjected to or involved in conduct covered by the applicable provisions of this policy while at the premises of the School or in circumstances falling within its scope.
The scope of this policy includes conduct occurring in connection with the School and its activities, including:
For the purpose of this policy, the following terms are understood in accordance with the context of the policy and applicable law.
Sexual harassment shall mean and include any unwelcome sexually determined behaviour, whether physical, verbal, written, non-verbal or implied, including unwelcome physical contact or advances, unwelcome oral or written communications or invitations, demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, creating a hostile environment or any other unwelcome sexually determined behaviour.
A hostile environment may include speech, conduct or written remarks that amount to marginalisation, social ostracisation, physical, psychological or emotional intimidation of the recipient or that substantially interferes with the recipient’s work, learning or participation.
An aggrieved person means a staff member, employee, student or visitor of the School who alleges that they have been subjected to conduct covered by this policy.
An accused person means a staff member, employee, visitor or student of the School against whom an allegation covered by this policy has been made.
Any form of sexual abuse, sexual harassment or other conduct covered by applicable child-protection law committed against a student of the School shall be addressed through the appropriate child-protection mechanism, including the POCSO Committee and other competent authorities as required by law.
| Sl. No. | Member Role | Name | Designation as a Committee Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Head of the Institution | Mr. John Bagul | Principal – Director |
| 02 | Sr. Teacher Representative (Female) | Mrs. Anindita Roy | Member |
| 03 | Teacher Representative (Female) | Mrs. Cherene Saigal | Member |
| 04 | Teacher Representative (Female) | Mrs. Dipanwita Bakshi | Member |
| 05 | Teacher Representative (Male) | Mr. Arup Halder | Member |
| 06 | Counsellor | Ms. Mrinmoyee Saha | Member |
| 07 | Parent Representative (Male) | Mr. Michael Payne | Member |
| 08 | HR Head | Mrs. Sushmita Chowdhury | Member |
| 09 | External Member (NGO) | Mr. Samarjit Guha | Member |
| 10 | Student Representative (Male) | Reshel Ahmed | Member |
| 11 | Student Representative (Female) | Aiman Warsi | Member |
Complaints and concerns shall be handled with appropriate seriousness, sensitivity, confidentiality and in accordance with applicable law and School procedures.
Where a complaint or information indicates that a child may have been subjected to an offence under applicable child-protection law, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), the School shall take the actions required by law and shall not restrict or delay statutory reporting obligations through an internal enquiry. The safety and best interests of the child shall remain paramount.
IEM Public School seeks to foster a culture in which every child is treated with dignity and provided with appropriate protection, support and opportunities to speak up.
The safety and well-being of every child shall remain a fundamental priority.
Every student should be treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
Students should receive suitable awareness regarding safety, boundaries and responsible conduct.
Students should be encouraged to approach trusted adults when they need assistance.
Complaints and sensitive information should be handled responsibly and confidentially.
The School promotes preventive measures and responsible behaviour.
Conduct inconsistent with School policy or law may attract appropriate action.
Abuse, exploitation, harassment and conduct that endangers children will not be condoned.
Mr. John Bagul
Principal Director & Chairperson of the POCSO Committee
IEM Public School, Salt Lake is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, inclusive and supportive environment in which every student can learn, grow and participate with confidence and dignity.