Safety policy & child protection policy

1. Physical Campus Safety

• Fire safety systems, extinguishers, and evacuation plans

• Earthquake and emergency drills conducted periodically

• Secure access gates and visitor management protocols

• First-aid kits available in classrooms and key locations

• Trained safety officers and emergency response teams

• Regular maintenance of electrical systems, playgrounds, and sports areas

2. Child Safeguarding

SOVO International enforces strong protection measures:

• Mandatory staff background verification

• POSCO-compliant reporting procedures

• Immediate action on suspected abuse

• Confidential handling of sensitive information

• No unsupervised access of adults with students unless authorized

• Student–teacher interaction protocols

3. Health & Medical Safety

• On-campus nurse or trained medical personnel

• Emergency medical response plan

• Accurate health records for allergies & conditions

• Safe medication administration procedures

• Mandatory reporting of communicable diseases

4. Digital & Online Safety

• Age-appropriate digital citizenship curriculum

• Safe internet filters and monitored networks

• Restricted device access for primary grades

• Protection from cyberbullying and online predators

• Prohibition of unauthorized recording or photography

5. Transportation Safety

• Verified and trained bus drivers & attendants

• GPS-enabled buses (if applicable)

• Mandatory seatbelt or safe seating protocol

• Bus CCTV monitoring

• Strict entry/exit attendance logs

6. Visitor & Contractor Safety

• ID verification at entry points

• Visitor badges

• Restricted access to classroom areas

• Recording of entry/exit

• Monitoring by designated security staff

7. Emergency Response Policy

Covers:

• Fire

• Natural disasters

• Medical emergencies

• Threats or violence

• Missing child response

• Evacuation and lockdown procedures

8. Reporting Mechanism

Any safety or child protection concern must be reported to:

• Class teacher

• School counsellor

• Safety Officer

• Principal/administration

• Child Welfare Committee (where legally required)

The school ensures confidentiality, support, and swift action.

9. Continuous Review

The policy is reviewed annually to align with:

• Indian laws and ministry guidelines

• IB child protection standards

• School operational updates