CONTEXTUALIZED CHILD

PROTECTION POLICY, ANTI-

BULLYING POLICY, AND SAFE SPACES ACT
OF
MAGSAYSAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 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

VISION

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 learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education
continuously improve itself to better serve its stakeholders.

CORE VALUES

Maka Diyos
Maka Tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
 STATEMENT OF POLICY

• Pursuant to DepEd Order no. 40 s. 2012, it shall be the policy of the

school to
promote and provide a policy and guidelines on protecting school
children from any form of abuse, violence, exploitation,
discrimination and bullying.
• Hence, the MAGSAYSAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shall adopt and
localized DepEd’s Child Protection Policy as its standing policy to
ensure protection of our school children.
• It is the school’s duty to ensure that policies and procedures on child
protection are promulgated, complied with and monitored.
• It also needs to ensure that all students or learners, personnel,
parents, guardians and visitors and guests are aware of the child
protection policy.
• MAGSAYSAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is committed to safeguard and
promote the welfare of the students and expects all internal and
external stakeholders to share his commitment.

The school will take reasonable measures to:

• Protect every student from any form of abuse whether inflicted by

adult or another student.
• Be alert from any signs of abuse in school or outside the school
premises.
• Deal appropriately with every suspicion or complaint or abuse.
• Adopt and operate procedures that promotes this policy as much as
possible, ensuring that teachers and individuals who are concern of
the allegation shall not be prejudiced in the conduct proceedings.
• Support students who have been abused in accordance with the
student’s protection program.
• Be alert with the situation of the student in various areas like health,
nutrition
and medical condition.
• Operate clear and supportive policies on bullying.
• Consider and develop procedures that deals with the safety of the
students in school.
• Ensure safe recruitment of personnel who work with students.
• Assure appropriate child protection desk and procedure.
• Protect every student from any form of abuse.
 III. Every complain or suspicion of abuse from within or outside the school
premises will
be taken seriously and will properly be referred to the school child
protection unit or
the MSWD or the Legal Council Department.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

 Children in School – refers to the bone fide pupils or learners who are
enrolled in the basic education system, whether regular, irregular,
transferee or repeater, including those who have been temporarily out of
school, who are in the school or learning center premises or participating
in school-sanctioned activities.

 Child – refers to persons below eighteen (18) years of age but those over
but are unable to fully take care of themselves from abuse, neglect,
cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental
disability or condition; (RA 7610). For purposes of this Department order,
the term also includes pupils or students who may be eighteen (18) years
of age or older but are in school.

 Pupil, Student or Learner – means a child who regularly attends

classes in any level of the basic education system, under the supervision
and tutelage of a teacher or facilitator.

 School Personnel – means the person, singly or collectively working in

a private or a public school. They are classified as School Head, Other
School Officials and Academic Personnel.

 Parent – refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and

common law spouse or partner of the parent.

 Child Protection – refers to the programs, services, procedures, and

structures that are intended to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect,
exploitation, discrimination and violence.

 School, Visitor or Guest – refers to any person who visits the school
and has any official business with the school, and any person who does
not have any official business but is found within the premises of the
school.
 Guardians or Custodians – refers to legal guardians, foster parents,
and other persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have
physical custody of the child.
 Child Abuse – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or
not. Used to describe all the ways in which children are harmed, usually
by adults and often by those they know and trust. It refers to the damage
that has been, or may be, done to a child’s physical or mental health. An
adult may abuse a child both by inflicting harm. Alternatively, a child
may abuse another child.

 Child Exploitation – refers to the use of children for someone else’s

advantage, gratification or profit often resulting in an unjust, cruel and
harmful treatment of the child.

 Violence of Children Committed in School – refers to a single act or a

series of acts committed by school administrators, academic or non-
academic personnel against a child, which result in physical, sexual,
psychological harm or suffering.

 Physical Violence – acts that inflict bodily or physical harm.

CATEGORIES OF ABUSE

1. Physical Abuse
2. Sexual Abuse
3. Emotional Abuse
4. Neglect

FORMS OF CHILD EXPLOITATION

1. Sexual Exploitation – refers to the abuse of position of vulnerability,

differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes.
2. Economic exploitation – refers to the use of child in work or other
activities for the benefit of others.
3. Discrimination against children – refers to an act of exclusion,
distinction, restriction, or preference which is based on any ground such
as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, language,
religion, national or social origin, property, birth, being pregnant, being
infected or affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), being a child in conflict with the
law, being a child with disability or other status or condition, and which
has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition,
enjoyment or exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of all rights
and freedom.

4. Psychological Violence – refers to acts of omissions causing or like, to

cause mental or emotional suffering of the child. Other acts of violence
that are prejudicial to the interest of the child.

5. Corporal Punishment – refers to the kind of punishment or penalty

imposed for an alleged or actual offense, which is carried for the purpose
of discipline, training or control, by a teacher, school administrator, an
adult, or any other child who has been given or has assumed authority or
responsibility for punishment or discipline. It includes physical,
humiliating or degrading punishment.

6. Sexual Violence – acts that are sexual in nature, including but not
limited to rape, sexual harassment, forcing the child to watch against
obscene publications or shows or forcing the child to do indecent sexual
acts, or any acts that causes the child to engage in any sexual activity by
force, threat of force, physical or other harm, or through inducements,
gifts or favors.
 7. Bullying or Peer Abuse – refers to willful aggressive behaviors that is
directed toward a particular victim who maybe outnumbered, younger,
weak, with disability, less confident or otherwise vulnerable to include
cyber bullying.

8. Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children – is a way of

thinking and a holistic, constructive and pro-active approach to teaching
that help children develop appropriate thinking and behavior in the short
and long-term and fosters self-discipline. Positive discipline begins with
setting the long-term goals or impacts that teacher wants to have on
their student’s adult lives and using everyday situations and challenges
as opportunities to teach long-life skills and values to students.

CONDUCT INSIDE THE SCHOOL

Learners are expected to:

1. Be in school on or before the prescribed time.

2. Be in their designated class come to class on time.
3. To be in their proper prescribed uniform (both male and female).
4. Participate actively in all class activities and comply all requirements of
the course
5. Students are expected to treat each other with respect regardless of
race, color, gender, language, religion, opinions, nationality, ethnicity,
social origin, property, disability or other status.
6. Refrain from using language that are inappropriate, harassing, abusive,
sexually provocative, or culturally inappropriate. Be polite always.
7. Protect and safeguard the property of the school and its stakeholders.
8. Engage in wholesome and productive activities inside the school like but
not limited to scouting, band and choir.
9. Safeguard other’s safety by not bringing items that can cause harm to
others like, but not limited to bladed weapons, sharp objects or
instruments, firecrackers.
10. Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness as of the classroom and
campus by managing wastes, not littering, practicing proper waste
segregation, and disposal. Cleanliness and orderliness not only of the
classroom and campus but the whole vicinity of the school.
11. Help the school conserve resources like water, paper, and
electricity.
12. Maintain harmonious relationship with each other by respecting
each other and not engaging in activities that can cause conflicts.
 13. Always be ready to learn new things that can make you grow as a
person.

CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL

1. Value and exercise prudence when outside the campus.

2. Uphold the name and integrity of the school by not engaging in activities
that are detrimental to you and the school.
3. Conduct self in appropriate manner expected of every learner.
4. Be ready to extend or involve oneself in worthwhile community
endeavors and activities.
5. Maintain good character and good disposition.
6. Exercise safety and precaution. Maintain constant communication with
parents as to whereabouts.

CONDUCT OF PARENTS/VISITORS

1. Value and exercise prudence when INSIDE the campus.

2. Uphold the name and integrity of the school by not engaging in activities
that are detrimental to you and the school.
3. Malice, degrading and violent attack to pupils/learner within and outside
the school premises is not allowed in school.
4. Seek the approval of the principal before entering into classrooms or
advisers for complaints and other concerns/matters.
5. Maintain good character and good disposition.
6. Respect the authorities.
7. Observe proper dress code when inside the school. Sexy shorts,
spaghetti, halter, backless are prohibited.
8. Drinking liquor and smoking is not allowed inside the school.
9. No parent/visitor is allowed to enter the school premise if he/she is in the
influence of liquor or prohibited drugs.

SANCTIONS OF VIOLATIONS
1. Dismissal of child in the school
2. Letter of apology
3. Referral to BCPC of DSWD
1.
ATTENDANCE

1. Attend flag raising and flag retreat ceremonies and other related activities
of the school.
2. Observe promptness in all internal or external activities.
3. Absences must be supported by a letter from the parents and guardian to
be presented to the class advisers upon return to class. Medical certificate
must also be attached if absences is due to sickness.
4. Allowable is only 10% of the total school days per school year. Hence, those
who have incurred more than the allowed number of absences will need to
cover up with missed activities in school and comply with the requirements
that may be set by the teachers, including, but not limited to, remedial
classes, summer classes and tutoring.
5. Students are encouraged to attend classes regularly and avoid cutting
classes. Parent conferences and counselling will be conducted to the
students who are cutting classes.

TARDINESS

1. Official time will be from 7:30-12:00 noon, 1:00 pm-4:30 pm, Mondays to
Fridays.
2. All LEARNERS are expected to be in school 15 minutes before the time,
those who will come after 7:30 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon are
considered as late comers.
3. Habitual tardiness requires parents conference and counselling.
 STATEMENT OF THE POLICY

 Magsaysay Elementary School shall protect and assist the children’s

rights, as well as proper care and nutrition, and special protection from
all forms of child abuse, cruelty and other conditions harmful to their
environment.
 Magsaysay Elementary School aims to defend children from all kinds of
physical or mental violence, injury and all kinds child abuses.
 Magsaysay Elementary School made the policy to provide special
protection to children who are maltreated and not given proper care.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,

VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS OF
ABUSE

• Magsaysay Elementary School shall empower the school personnel, pupils,

stakeholders to be aware and deal with child abuse and anti-bullying among
peers.

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED

• Orientation of teachers on Republic Act 10627, DepEd Order No.40, s. 2012.

• Conduct Seminars on Parents and Stakeholders on Child Rights.
• Proper Information-Dissemination during PTA General Assembly.
• Integration of Children’s Rights in the subject ESP/GMRC.

RULES AND PROCEDURES IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,

VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION CASES

PROHIBITED ACTS
1. Child abuse
2. Maltreatment among children
3. Discrimination with children
4. Violence against children
5. Child exploitation
6. Physical punishment
7. Any related or similar acts
 INVESTIGATION and REPORTING

• Complaint received by the School Head shall be treated confidential

by the members of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation
within 48 hours.
• Finding on investigation by the CODI shall be reported to the School
Head.

JURISDICTION

• In cases of child abuse, violence, discrimination, exploitation, bullying

and other acts of abuse under the DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012 and
IRR of RA 10627 shall be treated within the school jurisdiction and
shall not be forwarded to the barangay for amicable settlement.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Victim or Offender of child abuse including violence, discrimination,

exploitation, bullying or peer abuse and all kinds of abuse by the
school children shall be kept to the public to protect his or her
privacy.
• For Public School Teachers the Magna Carta protects their rights in
any accusation against them and no publicity shall be imposed to
any disciplinary action until such time that he/she is found guilty.

CRIMINAL & CIVIL LIABILITY

• Criminal and civil liability arising from child abuse, discrimination,

exploitation and other acts of abuse are separate and distinct, and
shall not be a bar to the filing of an administrative case.

REFERRAL and ASSESSMENT

• The Child protection Committee members shall accomplish the

Intake Sheet
• SH may refer the victims and offenders to the LSWDO for
assessment.
• The LSWDO shall determine the appropriate intervention.
CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE as ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

RIZA Y. LABUSTRO – School Head

RUTH P. DIANO – Guidance Coordinator
ROY C. FERNANDEZ – Representative-Teachers Association
ROGER C. BALADIANG – Representative-Parents (from PTA)
REYCHELL FAITH T. ARSENIO – SELG President
ALEX D. VEGAFRIA – Barangay Captain – BLGU Representative

COMMITTEE ON DECORUM AND INVESTIGATION

RIZA Y. LABUSTRO – Chairperson

GLADYS C. DAVID – Vice-Chairperson
CARL LEIZEL P. BOLIQUE – CODI Secretary
ROY C. FERNANDEZ – Prefect of Discipline, Member
RUTH P. DIANO – Guidance Coordinator, Member
MERLE D. TIBAY – Education Committee, Member
ROGER C. BALADIANG – Parents’ Representative, Member

ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES
 • Magsaysay Elementary School shall implement policies as stated in the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10627 of 2013
to address the existence of bullying in the school.

• Such policies shall be regularly updated and, at a minimum, shall include

provisions on prohibited acts, prevention and intervention programs,
mechanisms and procedures.

PROHIBITED ACTS

• Consistent with Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10627, the anti-bullying policy
shall prohibit:
1. Bullying at the following:
a. school grounds;
b. property nearby the school ground
c. school-sponsored or school-related activities, functions or programs
whether on or off school grounds.
2. Bullying through the use of technology or an electronic device or other
forms of media owned, leased or used by a school.
3. Bullying at a place, activity, gathering or program that is not in school
and through the use of technology or an electronic device or any forms of
media that is not a property of the school;
4. Revenge against a person who reports bullying, who gives information
through an investigation of bullying, or who is a witness to or has reliable
source of information with regards to bullying.

PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM ON HOW TO DEAL

BULLYING

 Prevention Programs/Intervention Programs

Magsaysay Elementary School shall implement bullying prevention

programs as stated in RA No. 10627. These programs are applicable to all
pupils regardless the level of risk to bullying.
  Prevention Program

1. Make a school:
o A child-friendly, gender sensitive and safe motivating environment
conducive to the attainment of learning. Development of healthy
relationship. Respect and understanding individual differences.
o Close monitoring and assessment of the nature, extent and
observation of bullying manners and attitudes of school children.
Develop the pupils’ and personnel’s awareness of the code of
conduct in relation to bullying.
2. Conduct of activities for learners, teachers and service providers on how
to identify and to take action to bullying.
3. Keep on personnel development to maintain bullying prevention
programs; and
4. Coordination with Local Government Unit, barangay (Barangay Council
for the Protection of Children) and other stakeholders
5. Classroom level initiatives that focus on:
o reinforcing- school- wide rules
o pertaining to bullying
o building a positive sense of self and interpersonal relationship
through development of self-awareness and self-management,
interpersonal skills and empathy and responsible decision making
and problem-solving.
6. Involving parents in bullying preventions such as:
o Including to the agenda of every PTA meeting of anti- bullying and
child protection policy
o conducting and sponsoring education session for parents to learn,
teach, model and reinforce positive social and emotional skills to their
children.

DUE PROCESS
• In all cases where a penalty is imposed on the bully or offending pupils, the
following minimum requirements of due process shall be complied with:
a. The learner and the parents or guardians shall be informed of the
complaint by calling them at the school head office.
b. The learner and the parents shall be given the opportunity to come, to
the office to
answer the complaint.
c. The decision of the school head shall be in writing, stating the facts and
the
 reasons for the decision; and

PROCEDURES

1. Immediate response
 Notify school personnel any act of bullying
 Stopping the bullying or retaliation immediately
 Separating the learner involved
 Removing the victim or in appropriate case, the bully or offending
pupil from the site

2. Ensure victims safety by:

 addressing immediate safety
 medical attention if needed
 bringing the bully to the school head office.

3. Reporting the Bullying Incident or Retaliation

 A victim, bystander or school personnel who receives information
about incidents of bullying shall report to the proper authorities.
 Fill up the Intake sheet as provided in DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012.
 If the bullying involved other schools the school that was first
informed will inform promptly the school head of the other school.
 Anonymous report of incident of bullying shall be entertained
however, that no disciplinary administrative action shall be taken
without any other evidence.

4. Fact- Finding and Documentation

 Separate interview in private the bully or offending pupil and the
victim
 Determine the level of threats and develop intervention strategies.
 Inform the victims and the parents or guardian of the steps to be
taken to prevent any other further acts of bullying or retaliation.
 Make appropriate recommendations to the Child Protection
Committee.

INTERVENTION
 The CPC shall determine the appropriate programs for the victim, the
bully and bystanders. School heads shall ensure that these are provided to
them.
REFERRAL

The school head and CPC may refer the victims to the following:
 trained professional outside the school such as:
a. social worker guidance counselor psychologist
b. Women and Child Protection Desk (WPCD)

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

1. School head considering the gravity or severity, previous incidents of

bullying may impose reasonable disciplinary measures.
2. Written reprimand, community service, suspension, exclusion, or
expulsion in accordance with existing rules and regulations of the
school or of the Department for public schools may be imposed.

CONFIDENTIALITY
1. Any information relating to the identity and personal condition of the
bully, victim, or bystander shall be treated with highest confidentiality by
the Child Protection Committee and the school personnel.
2. Any school personnel who violate the rule of confidentiality shall be
subject to proper administrative disciplinary action in accordance with
the existing policy and regulations of the Department of Education or the
private school, without prejudice to any civil or criminal action.

REPORTING
Adopted from Dep Ed Order No. 40 s. 2012
 SAFE SPACE ACT

I. INTRODUCTION

The Magsaysay Elementary School is committed to fostering a safe, inclu-

sive, and respectful learning environment for all students, teachers, staff, and
stakeholders. This handbook serves as a guide for ensuring a school culture
free from gender-based sexual harassment, discrimination, and all forms of vio-
lence, in alignment with Republic Act No. 11313, also known as the Safe Spa-
ces Act.

II. SCHOOL POLICIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT

A. General Conduct Expectations

1. All students, teachers, and staff must uphold respect, fairness, and dig-
nity in all school interactions.
2. Discrimination, harassment, and violence are strictly prohibited.
3. Everyone has the right to express themselves freely, provided it does not
infringe on the rights of others.

B. Anti-Sexual Harassment and Safe Spaces Policy

1. Gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) in schools is strictly prohibited.

This includes verbal, physical, and online harassment.
2. No individual should be subjected to inappropriate advances, lewd re-
marks, or offensive gestures.
3. Retaliation against individuals reporting harassment is forbidden.
4. Safe spaces for all individuals, regardless of gender identity and expres-
sion, are to be ensured in classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and
online platforms.

C. Online Safety and Cyber Etiquette

1. Respectful and ethical behavior is expected in online learning spaces,

school-related chats, and social media platforms.
2. Cyberstalking, cyber harassment, or the spread of false information is
prohibited.
3. Any form of online harassment or threats should be reported for immedi-
ate action.

III. REPORTING AND RESPONSE MECHANISM

1. Reporting Procedure
o Any student, teacher, or staff who experiences or witnesses’ viola-
tions of the Safe Spaces Act should report the incident to the desig-
 nated Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person or
School Protection Committee (SPC).
o Reports can be made verbally or in writing through official school
channels.

2. Investigation and Due Process

o The school administration shall conduct a confidential and impartial
investigation.
o The accused will be given an opportunity to respond to allegations.
o Appropriate disciplinary actions will be applied in accordance with
DepEd and legal standards.
3. Support System
o Counseling and psychosocial support shall be provided to victims.
o Referral to legal authorities will be made when necessary.

IV. SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct regular orientations and seminars on gender sensitivity and safe

spaces.
2. Ensure strict implementation of policies aligned with RA 11313.
3. Establish safe reporting mechanisms and maintain confidentiality in han-
dling cases.
4. Strengthen partnerships with local government units, child protection
groups, and law enforcement for case referrals and interventions.

V. STUDENT AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT

1. Parents and guardians are encouraged to actively participate in ensuring

a safe school environment.
2. Students must undergo awareness training on their rights and responsi-
bilities.
3. School personnel will work closely with parents in addressing cases in-
volving learners.

VI. PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

1. Individuals found guilty of violations will be subject to disciplinary actions

as per school policies and legal provisions under RA 11313.
2. Disciplinary actions may include warnings, suspension, community ser-
vice, or legal action depending on the severity of the offense.
3. Repeat offenses will be dealt with more severely.
VII. IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW

1. This handbook shall be disseminated to all school members for aware-

ness and compliance.
2. Policies shall be reviewed annually to ensure alignment with national
laws and school needs.
3. Feedback mechanisms will be established to ensure continuous improve-
ment in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Magsaysay Elementary School is dedicated to upholding the principles of

the Safe Spaces Act to guarantee a respectful and secure educational experi-
ence for all. By working together, we can foster an environment where every-
one is treated with dignity and equality.

For concerns and reports, please contact:

GAD Focal Person / School Protection Committee
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0947-756-0874

Approved by:

RIZA Y. LABUSTRO
School Principal/Administrator