At Inspire School, the safety and security of your child are as important to us as they are to you. Ensuring that the highest standards of child safety are met, we are committed to giving children Personal Safety Education. This essential education empowers them to feel safe, recognize trustworthy adults, and understand boundaries.

What Is Personal Safety? Personal safety means recognizing potentially harmful situations or individuals and using various skills to avoid or escape them. By teaching children about personal safety, we empower them with age-appropriate information and skills to protect themselves in case of trouble, such as unsafe touch or unforeseen conditions.

Benefits of Personal Safety Education :

1. Recognizing Safe vs. Uncomfortable Touch: Children learn to distinguish between safe and uncomfortable touches and identify trustworthy vs. unsafe people.

2. Understanding Emotions: They learn to understand and positively use their emotions, such as fear and anger.

3. Standing Up for Their Rights: Children gain the confidence to stand up for their rights.

4. Building Self-Esteem: Personal safety education helps build children’s self-esteem.

Strategies for Teaching Personal Safety

1. Create Rules: Establish clear rules such as never going anywhere with a stranger, informing parents about their whereabouts, and not accepting food from unknown people. Explain why these rules are important.

2. Set a Secret Password: Create a secret password that only you and your child know. Teach them to ask for this password if someone claims to be sent by you. If the person doesn’t know the password, your child will know not to trust them and seek help.

3. Discuss Uncomfortable Feelings: Regularly talk to your child about their feelings. Encourage them to share if they ever feel uncomfortable or strange. This open communication helps you support and protect them.

4. Monitor Behavior: Notice if your child feels fearful or anxious about going to school or being around certain people. Pay attention to their behavior and discuss any concerns.

5. Be Specific : Explain specific scenarios where they need to be cautious, such as someone using inappropriate words or behaving unusually.

6. Teach Their Rights: Educate your child about their rights to confront any unwelcome or uncomfortable situations. Assure them that you will always help and support them.

7. Use Resources: Utilize videos and other resources to teach children how to react or deal with various situations, like getting lost in a public place.

8. Listen to Them: Be a friend to your child. Listen to them calmly and compassionately, ensuring they feel safe sharing with you.

Personal Safety Rules for Children

1. Know Your Name, Number, and Address: Ensure your child memorizes their full name, your contact number, and your address.

2. Stay Put if Lost: Teach them to stay where they are if they get lost and look for a security officer or store clerk for help.

3. Say ‘NO’ and Run: Instruct your child to scream and run if anyone tries to grab them.

4. Emergency Contact: Teach them how and when to call the local emergency number.

Ensuring Safety at Inspire School

Outdoor Safety:

– Trained Security Personnel: We have well-trained security personnel to ensure the safety of every child.

– Photo ID System: Each child is issued a photo ID with contact details of their parents. Children are handed over only to authorized persons with a school-issued ID.

– Medical Emergencies: We have tied up with quality hospitals in the vicinity for emergencies.

Indoor Safety:

– 24-Hour CCTV Surveillance: CCTV cameras are installed across the building.

– Smoke Detectors and Fire-Fighting Equipment : Ensuring the building is equipped for emergencies.

– Regular Attendance Checks: Attendance is taken every period to ensure all children are accounted for.

– Verified Assistants: Police-verified assistants help younger children with restroom visits.

– Child-Friendly Furniture: Providing safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing furniture.

Conclusion

At Inspire School, we believe in teaching children about safety and trust from an early age. Personal Safety Education helps them recognize, avoid, and escape potentially harmful situations. By educating our children about safety rules, creating open communication, and ensuring a secure environment, we empower them to protect themselves and build their confidence. Join Inspire School in nurturing a safe, supportive, and joyful learning environment for your child.