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POCSO ACT 🔘INTRODUCTION: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was enacted to safeguard children against sexual abuse and exploitation. While the law provides a robust legal framework for prosecuting offenders, the role of schools in implementing child protection measures is crucial. Schools are not only educational institutions but also environments where children spend a significant portion of their time. This article explores the POCSO Act’s relevance to schools and outlines the responsibilities of educational institutions in ensuring the safety and protection of children. 🔘Understanding the POCSO Act in the School Context: The POCSO Act defines a child as any person below the age of 18 and covers a wide range of sexual offenses, including sexual harassment, pornography, and sexual assault. The Act mandates strict penalties for offenders and emphasizes the need for child-friendly procedures during the investigation and trial process. Schools, as places...

Identifying and Guiding Children with ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) 🔘Identifying and Guiding Children with ADHD Most common SYMPTOMS of ADHD children, which need to be accepted and acknowledged, are: ▪️Fidgeting or squirming, changing postures ▪️Not remaining seated, jumping, changing places ▪️Excessive running or climbing at wrong times ▪️Difficulty in playing quietly ▪️Excessive talking, talking fast or loudly ▪️Blurting out answers before hearing full question, trying to draw attention ▪️Difficulty waiting for a turn or in line ▪️Tendency to interrupt others intruding in their work 🔘BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY ▪️Check if the child is being restrained in a closed environment. Arrange and organize the child's living space to give maximum opportunity for him to bring out his physical and mental energies. ▪️Follow same schedule on daily basis, explaining clearly in advance, separating out the time for study, homework, household work and entertain...