St. James School
Website: https://stjames.edu.in
Admission Portal: https://admission.stjames.edu.in
Effective Date: 13-02-2026
1. Policy Statement
St. James School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, dignity, and rights of all students from Nursery to Class XII (Arts and Science).
The School adopts a zero-tolerance policy toward:
Abuse
Harassment
Bullying
Cyberbullying
Exploitation
Neglect
All staff, volunteers, parents, and students are expected to uphold this policy.
2. Legal Framework
This policy is framed in accordance with:
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
Information Technology Act, 2000
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Relevant Education Board Guidelines
3. Definition of Child Abuse
Child abuse includes, but is not limited to:
Physical abuse
Emotional or psychological abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
Online exploitation
Cyber harassment
Any suspicion or complaint will be taken seriously.
4. Safeguarding Responsibilities
A. School Management
Ensure a safe physical and digital environment
Appoint a Child Protection Officer (CPO)
Establish complaint mechanisms
Conduct awareness programs
B. Teachers & Staff
Maintain professional boundaries
Report suspected abuse immediately
Avoid private communication with students outside official channels
C. Parents/Guardians
Monitor children’s online activity
Report concerns promptly
Cooperate in safeguarding investigations
D. Students
Respect peers
Report bullying or unsafe behavior
Avoid sharing personal information online
5. Online Safety Policy
The School recognizes increasing digital engagement and implements the following measures:
A. Safe Use of School Website
No collection of unnecessary personal data
Secure HTTPS connection
Restricted administrative access
B. Online Classes / Digital Platforms
Use approved platforms only
Recording policies clearly communicated
No private one-to-one unsupervised online sessions
C. Cyberbullying Prevention
Cyberbullying includes:
Sending threatening messages
Sharing harmful images
Impersonation
Public humiliation online
Such actions may result in disciplinary action and legal reporting.
6. Protection of Student Data
In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:
Student data is used only for educational purposes
Parental involvement is ensured for minors
No profiling or targeted advertising
Limited access to student records
Sensitive data is stored securely.
7. Social Media Guidelines
Staff must not add students on personal social media accounts
Official communication must occur through approved channels
Posting student photos requires parental consent
No student personal data may be publicly disclosed
8. Reporting Mechanism
Any safeguarding concern must be reported immediately to:
Child Protection Officer (CPO):
Principal
St. James School
Email: principal@stjames.edu.in
Phone: +91 98623 04529
In cases involving serious harm, the School may report directly to law enforcement authorities as required under POCSO Act.
9. Investigation Procedure
Upon receiving a complaint:
Immediate safety assessment
Documentation of complaint
Confidential review by management
Reporting to authorities if required
Appropriate disciplinary action
Confidentiality will be maintained as far as legally permissible.
10. Disciplinary Actions
Violation of this policy may result in:
Warning
Suspension
Expulsion (for students)
Termination (for staff)
Legal reporting
11. Awareness & Training
The School may conduct:
Student awareness programs
Staff safeguarding training
Cyber safety workshops
Parent orientation sessions
12. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as required by law or regulatory guidelines.
13. Contact Information
For safeguarding concerns:
St. James School
Website: https://stjames.edu.in
Email: office@stjames.edu.in
Address: St. James School, Chawlhhmun, Aizawl-796009.