Safety policy & child protection policy

SOVO International is committed to providing a safe, secure, healthy, and supportive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. This policy complies with Indian safety regulations , the POSCO Act , and international IB child protection standards.

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

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

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

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

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

Visitor & Contractor Safety

• ID verification at entry points
• Visitor badges
• Restricted access to classroom areas
• Recording of entry/exit
• Monitoring by designated security staff

Emergency Response Policy

Covers:

• Fire
• Natural disasters
• Medical emergencies
• Threats or violence
• Missing child response
• Evacuation and lockdown procedures

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.

Continuous Review

The policy is reviewed annually to align with:

• Indian laws and ministry guidelines
• IB child protection standards
• School operational updates