Yes, found a sample survey of parents, teachers and principals by North
BangalorePost.
The murder
of a student in a Delhi school and the allegations of molestation and sexual
misconduct nearer home in north Bangalore have shaken the confidence of parents
who send their children to expensive private schools.
“From the
time I say goodbye to my daughter when she boards the school bus to the time
she comes back home, as many parents are aware, the vulnerable tiny tots are in
different hands – from the bus driver to attendant to security guard to
teachers and other staff members. The whole trust factor is gone. It is scary
to turn on news channels nowadays as this seems to be the only subject making
news,” says a concerned parent.
While North
BangalorePost does not want to cast aspersions on any educational institution
or the way parents bring up their wards, the issue of personal safety and
physical well-being of both boys and girls has become a major challenge.
The
Bangalore police, having already handled dozens of such cases, have been
sending out do’s and don’ts to school managements along with education
department circulars, but depending on police to check whether these guidelines
are being followed is not practical. “It is a burden on the police as well they
are an unwelcome sight in schools,” says a school principal who prefers to
remain anonymous.
The Central
Board of Secondary Education, the education board which most schools in north
Bangalore follow, has already washed its hands of this issue.
“Though the
CBSE Board has tightened safety rules in its affiliated schools, it has
recommended that the safety audit of staff and premises be done by the police.
It has suggested a parent-teacher committee and asked us to take regular
feedback. They have told us to comply with their guidelines and report it on
the CBSE website within two months,” says another principal accusing the CBSE
of passing the buck.
“It is not just physical safety of children,
but mental and social security needs that schools should address. I am saying
this because sexual misconduct and alleged rape is being reported across the
country in such private schools despite being in the glare of CCTV,” says
another concerned parent.
“We have a
strong policy against child abuse,” is what most schools in north Bangalore say
with some even having printed such policy statements on emotional and other
issues in the school diary issued to children.
One school
in north Bangalore issued a mailed statement saying:
Dear
Parent,
As
a school we are fully aware of our responsibility where the security of the
children is concerned. Please be assured that enough security measures are in
place to ensure the safety of the children.
1. The entire campus is under CCTV
surveillance.
2. Housekeeping are stationed near the rest
rooms.
3. No drivers are allowed inside the campus.
4. Police verification for all employees done.
5. Vendors / publishers are permitted on the
campus after 3:30 pm.
6. Floor duty assigned.
7. Deployment of vigilant officers.
8. Orientation done on regular basis – for drivers
and lady carers as well as external coaches.
9. Teachers are in class during the lunch
break.
10. Entry and exit grates are monitored by
the security.
11. GPS and cameras in most buses (the rest
of the buses will addressed on priority).
12. Awareness drives are conducted every now
and then by trained counselors and also children are shown videos pertaining to
good and bad touch.
13. Fire extinguishers at strategic
location.
Please
be assured that your child is in safe hands and environment at our school.
Your
suggestions are always welcome.
Signed,
The Principal.
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