Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

SCHOOL-BASED IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY, ANTI-BULLYING, ETC.

SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

JANE B. FERNANDEZ
Teacher-in-Charge/T-III
SCPC - Chairman

VIRGINIA J. LAZARTE
School Guidance Coordinator
SCPC –Vice Chairman

EDELYN G. PANGINEN
School GAD Coordinator
SCPC – Member

SEVERINO MABABA
Punong Barangay
SCPC Member

VIRGINIA J. LAZARTE
School President
SCPC Member

JIMMIELYN LEGASPI
FPTA President
SCPC Member

VISION:
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose

values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute
meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education
continuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

MISSION:

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-
based, and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating

environment.
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and
supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
responsibility for developing life-long learners.

CORE VALUES:

Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa

Statement Policy

I. Every pupil should learn in a safe and motivating environment.

a. Corporal punishment is not imposed as a form of discipline bu instead
giving trainings and control
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

b. Administrators and teachers provide values and spiritual guidance and

always inspire pupils
II. Mapalad Sur Elementary School is committed to safeguard and promote
the welfare of pupils an encouraged stakeholders to:
a. Protect each pupil from any form of abuse from adult or another pupil.
b. Take step to prevent bullying, peer abuse, discrimination and another
circumstances that affect their normal development of pupils.
c. Act appropriately to every complain of abuse.
d. Support pupils who are victim of abuse in accordance with the policy.
e. Provide appropriate intervention, counselling and services to victim of
abuse or violence.
f. Administrator and teachers should be sensitive with the signs of
abuses among school children.
g. Ensure that everybody is aware of the Child Protection Policy of the
school.
h. Adopt and operate procedures in accordance with Deped Child
Protection Policy.

INTRODUCTION

Mapalad Sur Elementary School of SDO Santa Rosa South Annex, aims to
commit each pupil success in

Learning with caring, responsive and safe environment that is free from
discrimination, violence against children committed in schools, corporal
punishments and bullying or peer abuse. Our institution works to ensure that all
pupils have the opportunity in developing their fullest potentials.

Address: Purok 6, Mapalad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija 3101

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

The Department of Education ensures that our schools are conducive to the
education of children. The best interest of the child shall be the paramount
consideration in all decisions and actions involving children. Teachers are their
substitute parents and are expected to discharge their functions and duties with this
in mind. The agency also promulgates a zero tolerance policy for any act of child
abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The CCPP is intended for the pupils, from Kindergarten up to grade six level
included also the out of school-youth who are part of the community, teachers and
other stakeholders of Mapalad Sur Elementary School.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Child Abuse – is any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment or

lack of care that leads to injury or harm, it commonly occurs within a relationship
at trust or responsibility and is an abuse of power or a breach of trust. Abuse can
happen to a young person regardless of their age, gender, race or ability

Emotional Abuse – the persistent emotional ill treatment of a young person,

likely to cause severe and lasting adverse effects on the severe and lasting adverse
effects on the child’s emotional development. It may involve telling a young
person they are useless, worthless, unloved, inadequate or valued in terms of only
meeting the needs of another person. It may feature expectations of young people
that are not appropriate, to their age or development. It may cause a young person
to be frightened or in danger by being constantly shouted at, threatened or taunted
which may make the young person frightened or withdrawn.

Bullying – may come from another young person or an adult. Bullying is

defined as deliberate hurtful behaviour, usually repeated over a period of time,
where it is difficult for those bullied to defend themselves. There are three main
types of bullying.
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Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

It may be physical (e.g. hitting, kicking, slapping), verbal (e.g. Racist or

homophobic remarks, name calling, graffiti, threats, abusive text messages),
Emotional (e.g. tormenting, ridiculing, humiliating, ignoring, isolating from the
group), sexual (e.g. unwanted physical contact or abusive comments).

Neglect – occurs when an adult fails to meet the person’s basic and/or
psychological needs to an extent that is likely to result in serious impairment of the
child’s health or development. For example, failing to provide adequate food,
shelter, and clothing, failing to protect from physical harm or danger, or failing to
ensure access to appropriate medical care or treatment.

ABUSES OCCURING IN THE INSTITUTION/COMMUNITY

1. Bullying
2. Peer abuse
3. Verbal abuse
4. Emotional abuse
5. Child labor
6. Physical abuse

SIGNS OF ABUSE

1. Unexplained or suspicious injuries such as bruising, cuts or burns,

particularly if situated on part of the body not normally prone to suc injuries.
2. An injury for which an explanation seems inconsistent.
3. The young person describes what appears t be an abusive act involving
them.
4. Another young person or adult expresses concern about the welfare of young
person.
5. Unexplained changes in young person’s behaviour e.g. Becoming very
upset, quiet, withdrawn or displaying sudden outburst of temper
6. Distrust of adult’s particularly those whom a close relationship would
normally be expected
7. Difficulty in making friends
8. Being prevented from socializing with others

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

9. Displaying variations in eating patterns including over eating or loss of

appetite
10.Losing weight for no apparent
11.Becoming increasingly dirty or unkept.

SIGNS OF BULLYING INCLUDE:

1. Behavioural changes such as reduced concentration and/or becoming

withdrawn clingy, depressed, tearful, emotionally up and down, reluctance
to go training or competitions
2. An unexplained drop off in performance
3. Physical signs such as stomach aches, headaches, difficulty in sleeping, bed
wetting, scratching and bruising, damaged clothes.
4. A shortage of money or frequents loss of possessions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACULTY AND STAFF

1. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures

and monitor compliance thereof;

2. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy, organized and
convene Child Protection Committee (CPC) for the school

3. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of the CPC and
Guidance Counselors/Teachers;

4. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children are respected and
upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare.

5. Coordinate with appropriate offices and other agency or instrumentality for

appropriate assistance and intervention, as may be required in the
performance of its functions.

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

6. Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation of event.

7. To report any matters of concerns to the committee

FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

1. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the

protection of children.
2. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from
significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioural signs;
3. Monitor the implementation of positive measure and effective procedures in
providing the necessary support for the child and for those who care for the
child; and
4. Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all
matters and procedures affecting their welfare

PROCEDURES

Teachers listens to If resolved, there must

Verification of the Call the attention of
the concerns and be written record of
Complaint the concerns conversation
bystanders

If not resolved, seek If resolved, there must Guidance Coordinator If not resolved, seek
the help of School be written record listens to the teacher, the help of Guidance
Head conversation concerns and bystanders Coordinator

School Head listens to If not resolved, seek If not resolved, seek CPC listens to the
the Guidance the help of School
Coordinator, teacher,
the help of School teacher, concerns
concerns and bystanders
Head Child Protection and bystanders
Committee

If resolved, there must If not resolved, seek

Address:bePurok 6, Mapalad,
written record of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija 3101the help of Higher
Telephone conversation
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

INTERVENTIONS

1. Creation of board signages of the rights of every child based on

Presidential Decree No. 603 for public awareness to be posted on
different parts of the school/barangay.

2. Conduct seminar/ workshop on the rights of a child and responsible

parenthood to all the parents of Mapalad Sur Elementary for their own
welfare and awareness.

3. Integrate small group sessions/ discussions on positive peer

relationships among pupils in different areas.
4. Call the attention of the Barangay Officials in maintaining safety and
security for a peaceful community with the help of education sector.

5. Provide activities promoting collaborative learning and teamwork like

scouting for socialization and gaining friends.

6. Promote healthy competition in the class/school to avoid

misunderstandings and conflicts

7. Avoid making sexually suggestive comments to a young person, even

in fun.

8. Prevent engaging in rough, physical or sexually provocative games,

including horseplay or other activities in class/school.

9. Avoid bringing/holding sharp objects like barbeque sticks, small

knives, nail cutter knives, etc. To prevent physical injuries/abuse

Confidentiality
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-SANTA ROSA SOUTH ANNEX
MAPALAD SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAPALAD, SANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA 3101

Every effort should be made to ensure that confidentiality is maintained for

all concerned. Information should be handled and disseminated on a need to know
basis only.

This includes the following people:

 The class adviser adviser/ subject teacher
 The Guidance Counsellor
 The School Head
 The School Child Protection Committee
 The Parents of the Child
 The person making the allegation
 Social Services
 The alleged abuser ( and parents if the alleged abuser is a child)

Address: Purok 6, Mapalad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija 3101

Telephone No.: (044) 803-8903
Email: [email protected]
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