Child Safety & Safeguarding Policy

1. Policy Statement

JUJU International Preschool is committed to providing a safe, respectful, supportive and child-friendly learning environment.

The safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child are fundamental responsibilities of the School.

We do not tolerate child abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying, harassment, inappropriate behaviour or any form of violence against children.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• Management and school administrators.
• Teachers and assistant teachers.
• Caregivers and support personnel.
• Drivers and transport personnel, where applicable.
• Temporary workers and contractors.
• Volunteers and visitors.
• Persons participating in school activities and events.

3. Child Safeguarding Principles

JUJU aims to:

• Treat every child with dignity and respect.
• Provide age-appropriate supervision.
• Encourage children to express concerns.
• Maintain safe physical and emotional environments.
• Prevent inappropriate physical or verbal interactions.
• Protect children from discrimination and humiliation.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns.

4. Staff Responsibilities

All staff members must:

• Follow the School’s safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Use respectful and age-appropriate language.
• Avoid inappropriate physical contact.
• Never use corporal punishment or humiliating discipline.
• Avoid being alone with a child in an isolated or unauthorised location.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or unsafe practices.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling safeguarding concerns.

Background verification and suitability checks will be carried out for staff and relevant personnel as required by applicable law and the School’s recruitment procedures.

5. Supervision and Physical Safety

The School will establish supervision arrangements appropriate to children’s ages, activities and environment. These may include:

• Classroom supervision.
• Safe playground practices.
• Visitor registration.
• Controlled entry and exit.
• Authorised child handover.
• Safe use of toys and equipment.
• Periodic facility safety checks.
• Appropriate supervision during events and outings.

6. Positive Behaviour Management

JUJU promotes positive and respectful behaviour guidance. The following are prohibited:

• Corporal punishment.
• Physical intimidation.
• Threats and humiliation.
• Shaming or insulting children.
• Denial of basic needs as punishment.
• Discriminatory treatment.
• Any form of sexualised or inappropriate conduct.

Teachers should use positive reinforcement, calm guidance, age-appropriate boundaries and constructive communication.

7. Recognising and Reporting Concerns

Any person who observes or reasonably suspects child abuse, neglect, exploitation or inappropriate conduct must report the concern immediately through the School’s safeguarding process.

The designated safeguarding lead must:

1. Receive and document the concern.
2. Take immediate steps to protect the child.
3. Avoid conducting an unauthorised investigation.
4. Preserve relevant information and records.
5. Escalate the matter to appropriate authorities where required.
6. Ensure that the child is not exposed to further risk.

Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, reporting obligations apply to persons who have knowledge or apprehension of specified offences. The School’s internal reporting process must never delay a legally required report to the appropriate authorities.

8. Allegations Involving Staff

Where an allegation concerns a staff member or other person associated with the School, management will take immediate protective steps. This may include:

• Removing the person from direct child-contact duties pending appropriate action.
• Protecting the child from further contact or risk.
• Preserving records and evidence.
• Reporting to the appropriate authorities as legally required.
• Taking disciplinary action based on the findings and applicable law.

Internal proceedings must not replace or delay mandatory statutory reporting.

9. Emergency Situations

Where a child faces immediate danger, staff must prioritise the child’s safety and contact the appropriate emergency services.

Parents or guardians will be informed as soon as practicable, subject to the safety of the child and lawful directions from authorities.

10. Confidentiality and Protection from Retaliation

Safeguarding concerns will be handled confidentially and shared only with persons who need the information to protect the child or comply with legal requirements.

No child, parent or staff member should face retaliation for raising a genuine safeguarding concern.

11. Policy Review

The School Management will review this policy periodically and whenever a relevant incident, legal change or operational requirement arises.

12. Contact

Safeguarding Lead: To be designated by School Management.

Email: support@jujuschool.com
Telephone: +91 9843316016

For immediate danger, contact local emergency services or the appropriate child-protection authority without waiting for a response from the School.