POCSO Awareness Sessions for All Staff Members

POCSO Awareness Sessions for All Staff Members 

At Imperial Heritage School, child protection is not just a policy—it's a priority. In our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for every child, a series of awareness sessions on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 were conducted for both teaching, administrative, and non-teaching staff.

Teaching & Administrative Staff

90-minute in-depth session focused on:

Understanding the importance of child protection in educational spaces

Overview of the POCSO Act: features, offenses, punishments

Types, causes, and impacts of child sexual abuse

Mandatory reporting procedures and internal mechanisms

Roles and legal responsibilities of educators

Video-based simulation + open discussion for practical understanding

Non-Teaching Support Staff (Nannies, Bus Drivers, Conductors, Gardeners)

Two sessions of 60 minutes each covered:

Child safety on campus and during transportation

Good Touch vs Bad Touch – recognizing appropriate behavior

Legal duties under the POCSO Act

Reporting mechanisms and designated Child Protection Committee contacts

Real-life examples and Q&A for clarity and confidence

Goal: To equip all staff with the knowledge, sensitivity, and responsibility required to ensure student safety—because protecting children is a shared responsibility. 

Together, we stand united for a safe, vigilant, and compassionate school environment.