JHARKHAND GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

22 · aashadh, 1938 (S) Ranchi; Thursday, 13th July, 2017

1 · Title and Scope of the Rules: a) These rules may be called Jharkhand State Play Schools (Recognition and Control) Rules, 20172 b) Nothing contained in these rules shall be applicable to institutionslorganisations/establishments/centreslor any such entity providing any kind of early childhood services to children in the age group of 0-3 years. Nothing contained in these rules shall apply to a school defined in section 2(n) of RTE Act; 2009 which is imparting pre- school education; except these schools while imparting pre-

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104 · Potable, safe and adequate drinking water facility 11Fire safety measures 12_ Periodic pest control

1 · Date of Visit:

2 · Place of Visit:

3 · Name of Play:

4 · Name of Organisation running Play School:

5 · Address (With Contact Details):

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1 · Name of Play_ School 2 Date of First Opening of Play School 3 Session 4 District 5. Postal Address 6. Tehsil 7 . Pin Code 8. Phone No. with STD Code 9 Fax No 10. E-mail address if any 11. Does the Play School has its own building OT is it running in a rented building? 12_ Nearest Police Station 13. Medium of Instruction

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12 · Water quality from the filter is proper?

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28 · For safety reasons students who are differently abled are accompanied only by Teacher or attendant when using toilets

31 · The School has senior and sensitized staff designated as Child Protection Officer who has undergone training

32 · AII teaching, non-teaching, contractual and other staff is sensitized on the mechanism against child abuse and exploitation

33 · All teaching and non-teaching staff is specifically trained to be alert to signs and indicators of child abuse

34 · All parents and students have been sensitized on the mechanism against child abuse and exploitation

35 · There is a recruitment and verification protocol and procedure in place for teaching, non-teaching, contractual, voluntary and other staff, before they are allowed to work with the children_

36 · There is an active Parents Teachers Association in place and school actively consults and encourages participation of families in child protection issues_

37 · The Child Safety Poster e-Box details and Child Line number is on display in prominent locations of the school

38 · (School has a qualified Child Counsellor/Psychologist access when there is a requirement O an emergency_

39 · All children are regularly oriented on safe and unsafe touch and behaviour helped to understand her/his right over her/his body, and right t0 say No_ Children also receive training in how to protect themselves from abuse and other safety measures Parent training or awareness on the same is conducted.

40 · School conducts awareness programs to sensitise students on harms of substance abuse, mutual and peer respect, gender sensitivity, social responsibility; and consequences of behaviour or action_ 41_ School has regular discussions to promote child participation and provides platform for them to discuss and share with the teachers and those in authority on safety, protection and other relevant issues 42_ In the event of serious sexual offences incidences, school authorities have taken immediate steps to restrict the access of the alleged offender to the children_ Social and Emotional Safety 43. Children are given guidance and trained on adequate age appropriate social skills in managing emotions and building healthy peer relationships

45 · Through conducting sessions on life skills students are taught coping skills to manage fear, anger and stress and prevent abuse on self or others to build self-esteem and confidence among students 46. AIl types of bullying is discouraged and prohibited in the school premises students are asked t0 refrain from bullying, ragging, criticism; rude language, and malicious_gossiping 47_ The school addresses and does not tolerate issues of bullying, harassment and discrimination/prejudice against students on basis of religion, caste, gender, language physique Or disability Or any other factor 48. Misconduct and inappropriate social behaviour is monitored and addressed Like stealing Ineedless writing on the walls/ harming another student physically or emotionally and displaying any antisocial behaviour 49_ Behavioral Management and modification program in place and students are aware of it:

50 · Mechanisms in place for the students to feel safe reporting abuse of self or others, and the disciplinary and safety issues are quickly addressed 51. Yoga and meditation as part of PT and wherever possible stress management are _held 52. There is ban on corporal punishment and emotional harassment of students by teaching and non- teaching staff. 53. Positive disciplinary modes and measures are adopted and followed by the teachers and school authorities Cyber Safety

54 · Access to computer rooms and use of electronic and technological devices is supervised by teachers 55. There iS Internet Security that restricts use by children 56. Social Networking sites are blocked at all times in the school 57. Students are regularly educated on safe usage of technology and how to be responsible digital citizen sensible use of mobiles, mobile games, sms, mms internet, mail or net chats, effect of plagiarism and how to avoid risky behaviour: 58. Students are educated t0 understand their responsibilities, the consequences under the laws on cyber misuse bullying_harassment etc 59 Parents are sensitized on the safe usage of technology internet; and how to avoid taking risks and measures for redressal. 60_ Cyber-bullying or harassment is handled with utmost care

15 · | Have you any contingency plans to meet floods, cyclones,_cloud bursts_ and heavy rains? 16. Is your school situated on hilltops or where there is a possibility of landslide 17 Is your school located near an industry or a chemical factory producing fatal chemical products? Safety from Constructional Hazards 18_ Does your school have any ongoing construction 19_ Have you put barricades and signboards in the construction area prohibiting the movement of students? Safety in the Playground 20. Is your playground safe for the students to play lgames? Are_ they being maintained well? 21_ What are the different sports facilities available in the play school? 22_ Are the SAI rules followed in providing these facilities? (give details)

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1 · . The Play School shall be run strictly in accordance of the provisions contained in the rules

2 · The Play School shall fulfil the Norms and Standards as given under point 4(b) (iv) of the rules

4 · The organization/Institution/Individual running the Play School shall charge fee from the children as regulated by the State Government from time to time.

5 · The organization/Institution/Individual running the Play School shall not charge any capitation fee from the parents/children and shall not subject the child or his/her parents Or guardians to any screening procedure.

6 · The child will not be subject to any annuall monthly examltest. Only assessment of children shall be done based on continuous assessment:

7 · Admission shall not be denied to children on the grounds of religion, caste, race, region, sex, disability and socio-economic status of family of child.

8 · No child shall be subjected to physical punishment O mental harassment:

9 · he organization/Institution/Head of Play School running the Play School shall abide by the suggestionsladvise given by inspecting Committee and State Government officers during their visitlinspection.

10 · The Play school building Or other structures or the grounds are used only for the purpose of ECE for the children aged 3-6 years:

11 · The organization/Institution/Head of Play School shall maintain separate annual accounts of Play School.

12 · The annual accounts shall be audited at least once in every year by the auditors appointed by the management for this purpose.

13 · The Play School shall abide by the instructionsldirections issued by the State Government from time to time.

14 · The Recognition Number of your Play School is which may please be noted and quoted for further correspondence.

15 · The renewal of registration of the organisation be ensured.

16 · The organisation would apply with requisite fee for renewal of recognition every year.