Safety Norms

Every student remains safe from any kind of risk as they access their right to education.

0Security staff across day & night shifts

0CCTV cameras at all critical areas

0Minimum personnel at the main gate, every shift

0Female attendant on every bus, first pickup to last drop

Entry & Exit

All school gates are kept closed during school hours. Parents and visitors may use only the main gate for entry and exit — no person can enter the school without scrutiny.

Students

Daily attendance is recorded by class teachers at the beginning of the day, after lunch break and before departure.
In case of early departure, the student is issued a slip, to be submitted at the exit gate.
Students may enter and exit only through the main gate.

Staff

A record of all staff on duty is maintained through an Attendance Register, recording in and out times.
Physical and baggage checks of all service staff are done at every entry and exit point.
In case of early departure, staff are issued a slip, to be submitted at the exit gate.

Parents

Parent Pass — Each parent is issued a Parent Pass with photographs, to be carried while visiting school for any purpose.
Visitor Slip — Parents entering without prior appointment are issued a visitor slip before entry; the signed slip is submitted at the gate before exit.
Parent Appointment Slip — For special meetings other than the PTC, staff issue an appointment slip, to be shown at the main gate.

Visitors

Visitor Slip — Visitors are issued a visitor slip before entry is allowed; the signed slip is submitted at the gate before exit.

Entry Points & Internal Movement

The school has 11 security staff across day and night shifts. The main gate is manned by a minimum of 2 personnel in all shifts, and each side gate by one security guard.

Students

Students stay in their respective classrooms; movement to any other area is under the direction and knowledge of their class teachers.

Staff

Access to areas other than respective work areas is prohibited; unnecessary movement by unauthorised personnel is totally restricted.

Parents

Entry only through the main gate. Parents wear a visitor ID card and have access only to the venue on the appointment slip or as directed by the teacher.

Visitors

Entry only through the main gate. Visitors wear a visitor ID card and have access only to the venue on the appointment slip or as directed by the teacher.

Unnecessary movement in any other area is totally prohibited.

CCTV System

22 CCTV cameras cover all critical areas of the premises.
Equipment is maintained regularly and footage is viewed regularly by the Management.

Measures To Reduce Hazards

School staff are responsible for vigilance, maintenance and upkeep of a safe environment for students.

Supervision

Each floor has one floor peon and one toilet cleaner per building.
Dedicated toilets for male and female service staff; they may not use students’ toilets.
Staggered tea and lunch breaks for service staff, so every area stays manned.
Teacher patrolling during arrivals, departures, lunch breaks and transitions to reduce bullying and accidents.
Movement to labs, sports areas and the auditorium is supervised by teachers.

Care & Facilities

No food, material or water is passed on at the gate; students avail the school canteen instead.
A Health Care Centre provides timely first aid, with an emergency vehicle to rush students to hospital.
PTA members give regular feedback to the Management, and suggestions are acted upon.
Admin and Management oversee canteen, electrical, gas, water, fire, glass, structural and force majeure risks.

Safeguards Relating To Staff

The Admin office maintains records of all staff, including basic information and supporting documents.
Police verification documents of contract staff are maintained by service providers, with a copy furnished to the school.
Identity Cards — All staff and students carry photo identity cards on the premises; service staff are in uniform on duty.
Contact numbers of both parents, sibling details and emergency contacts are maintained on record.

Safety On School Buses

Every bus has one adult female attendant, present from the first boarding to the last drop.
Every bus carries a first-aid box for emergencies.
At dispersal, children from Nursery to Std 4 are accompanied by the class teacher until the lady bus attendant takes charge.
Children of Class 4 and below are handed over only to a parent or authorised representative showing the Parent Pass.
The school is not responsible for students using private vans once they have left the school premises.

Education & Awareness

For Students

Principal, Counsellor and teachers conduct Quality Circle Time sessions on age-appropriate topics.
Students are taught to approach teachers, counsellors, parents or a trusted family member about any incident needing intervention.

For Staff & Parents

Sessions on child-safety risks and simple preventive measures for teaching staff and parents.
Regular safety talks for service and non-teaching staff on the importance of student safety.

Counsellor Support

For Students

Counsellors build close rapport with children through regular class visits, addressing problems as they occur.

For Staff & Parents

Counsellors work closely with class teachers on students facing problems.
Expert assistance through student and parent counselling.

Children With Special Needs

Students with special needs receive due attention and care.
Periodic sensitisation talks on disabilities and special needs for all staff, including administrative and support staff.

Our Commitment

Dr. Vijaypat Singhania School ensures that all our students remain safe from any kind of risk, as they access their right to education.

Mrs. Ravinder GrewalPrincipal – Dr. Vijaypat Singhania School, Pardi