POCSO
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)
We at St. Augustine's Day Schools under the "The St. Augustine Education Society, are committed to establish an effective protection system for our children, including laws, policies, procedures and practices intended to.
prevent and address issues that could be detrimental to a child's well-being. It is important for us to ensure that children of tender age are not abused and they are not forced to do things unsuited to their age or strength. They should be allowed to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.
The School POCSO, Barrackpore
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation as a Committee Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Mou Banerjee | Child Protection Officer |
| 2 | Ms. Tanima Chatterjee | Students Counselor |
| 3 | Mrs. Shweta Ray | Secretary |
| 4 | Mrs. Atri Mitra | Co-Ordinator |
| 5 | Ms. Shreya Chowdhury | Lady Member |
| 6 | Ms. Rishita Nandi | Lady Member |
Zero Touch Policy
The Zero Touch Policy is established to create a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and staff. This policy aims to prevent inappropriate physical contact and to promote a professional atmosphere in the school.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy
We, St. Augustine's Day School strongly oppose sexual harassment, and that such behaviour against women is prohibited by the law as laid down in The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder (hereinafter referred to as "Act") as well as the terms of employment.
St. Augustine's Day School is an equal employment opportunity workplace and is committed to creating a healthy working environment that enables employees to work without fear of prejudice, gender bias and a harassment free workplace to all employees without regard to race, caste, religion, colour, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin or disability. We also believe that all employees have the right to be treated with dignity. Sexual Harassment at the work place or other than work place if involving an employee or employees is a grave offence and is therefore, punishable.
The School POSH, Barrackpore
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation as a Committee Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Shweta Ray | Presiding Officer - Internal |
| 2 | Ms. Atri Mitra | Female Member - Internal |
| 3 | Ms. Moutani Chatterjee Ghosh | Female Member - Internal |
| 4 | Ms. Aindrila Bose | Lawyer |
| 5 | Ms. Swati Chatterjee | NGO Representative |