Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas
Division of Leyte
Burauen South District
PAGHUDLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Protection Handbook
S.Y. 2023-
2024
 School Child Protection Committee
School Year 2023-2024 I. Introduction
Paghudlan Elementary School come up with this Child
ROMMEL D. ALDE Protection Handbook in adherence to the following mandate: (1)1987
School Head/Administrator Constitution Article XV, Sec. 3(2) which states “The state shall defend
Chairperson
the right of children to assistance including proper care, nutrition and
MISHELLE M. MIRANDA special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty,
Guidance Coordinator/Teacher exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development”. (2)
Vice Chairperson DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012, DepEd Child Protection Policy and
ERMINIO E. DE LA CRUZ
furthermore, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) which
Teachers’ League President aims to protect the children from all physical, mental and sexual
abuse.
VALENTINO T. LOBRIGUITO JR. A Child Protection Policy in schools is an attempt to extend
GPTA President
Representative of the Parent-Teacher Association Representation from Parent
child protection beyond the legislations pertaining to children and will
go a long way in keeping children safe from many dangers. It aims to
NORIZZA N. PORTILLO make the school a child-friendly, conducive to learning and a true
SPG President home of the school children for them to grow, develop and enjoy a
Representation of the Student
happy and a meaningful life ahead.
NIŇO REY L. ALIDON This handbook serves as guide of the school head and
Barangay Councilor, In-Charge of Education teachers in managing the good atmosphere and healthy relationship
Representation from Community
Brgy. Council for the Protectionof Children
between and among pupils, teachers in the school.
PES CPP Committee

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II. DepEd’s Mission and Vision
The DepEd 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 a learner-
centered public institution, the Department of Education continuously
improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.
The DepEd 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.
Our Core Values
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
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III. School Profile
Paghudlan Elementary School is one of the mid-land schools of Burauen
South District situated in Brgy. Paghudlan Burauen, Leyte. It is a complete grade
school comprises of Kinder, Grade 1- Grade 6. PES in its quest to provide quality
education to the learners abides with the Department of Education’s Vision,
Mission and Core Values. It is expected that our school treats every stakeholder
with equality and fairness, runs its affair to the highest degree of morality and
decency and is accountable to the decisions it would make for the interest of the
stakeholders especially, the learners.
To further enhance the skills and knowledge of our learners, we will
ensure that our school has a strong and healthy school culture that promotes a
sense of participation, wellness, safety and security for all pupils so that they
could develop their emotional being and wellness – competencies that will enable
them to be self-aware and to make responsible decisions. All learners can
succeed when given opportunity to learn through appropriate instruction,
academic experiences and improvement in activities and they could possibly
benefit from a safe and nurturing environment and positive role models. Pupils’
progress and success are enhanced when the school, parents and community
work together as partners. Therefore, our school will promote active partnerships
within the community.
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IV. Scope
The Child Protection Committee(CPC) performs the following
functions:
1. Draft child protection policy with a code of conduct and a
plan to ensure child protection and safety which shall be
reviewed every three (3) years. The template for the school
child protection policy is attached as Annex “C”.
2. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize
activities or the protection of children from abuse
exploitation, violence discrimination and bullying or peer
abuse.
3. Develop and implement a school based referral and
monitoring system is attached.
4. Established a system for identifying students who maybe
suffering from significant harm based on any physical
emotional or behavior signs.
5. Identify, refer and if appropriate offices cases involving child,
exploitation, violence discrimination and bullying.
6. Give assistance to parents or guardians whenever necessary
in securing expert guidance counseling from the appropriate
offices or institutions.
7. Coordinate closely with the women and child protection
desks of the Philippine National Police (PNP) the Local
Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO), other
government agencies and Non-Government Organizations
(NGO’s) as may appropriate.
8. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and
effective procedures in providing the necessary support for
the child and for those who care for the child. And
9. Ensure that the children’s right to be hears are respected
and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their
welfare.
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V. Objective and Guiding Principles
Department of Education Child Protection Policy
Objective
The Department of Education promotes a zero-
tolerance policy for any of child abuse exploitation, violence,
discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.
Principles
1. Schools shall be conducive to learning and children shall
have the right to educate free from;
2. All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and
bullying to develop self-confidence.
3. Schools shall advocate a positive and non-violent mode of
disciplining children to foster self-discipline and to improve
self-esteem.
4. Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any child in
school for the purpose of discipline, training or control;
5. School heads shall take steps to prevent bullying and
ensure that the appropriate interventions counseling and
other services are provided for the
victims of abuse violence exploitation, discrimination and
bullying;
6. Pupils students or learners shall respect the rights of
others refrain from committing acts of bullying and peer
violence.
7. Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities or
events that raise awareness on children’s right, positive,
discipline and the prevention of bullying;
8. Visitors and guest shall be oriented on the child protection
policy.
9. All schools shall establish a child protection committee
(CPC)
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VI. Definition of Terms
As used in this handbook, the following terms shall be defined as:
a. “Act” refers to Republic Act No. 10627, otherwise known, as the Anti-Bullying
Act of
2013”;
b. “Bullying” refers to any severe, or repeated use by one or more students of a
written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any
combination thereof, directed at another student that has the effect of
actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or
emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment
at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of another student at
school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process of
the orderly operation of a school; such as but not limited to, the following:
 Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the
victim like punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping,
tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting
and the use of available objects as weapons;
 Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or
emotional well-being;
 Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim
undue emotional distress like directing foul language or
profanity at the target, name-calling, tormenting and
commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body;
 “Cyber-bullying” or any bullying done through the use of
technology or any electronic means. The term shall also
include any conduct resulting to harassment, intimidation, or
humiliation, through the use of other forms of technology, such
as, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging,
chatting, internet, social media, online games, or other
platforms or formats as defined in DepEd order No. 40,s. 2012;
and
 Any other form of bullying as may be provided in the school’s
child protection or anti-bullying policy, consistent with the Act
and the handbook.
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b.1. The term “bullying” shall also include:
 “Social bullying” – refers to any deliberate, repetitive and
aggressive social behavior intended to hurt others or to belittle
another individual or group.
 “Gender-based bullying” – refers to any act that humiliates or
excludes a person on the basis of perceived or actual sexual
orientation and gender identity (SOGI).
c. “Bully” – refers to any student who commits acts of bullying as defined by the
Act of this IRR.
d. “Bullied” or “Victim” – refers to any student who experiences the acts of
bullying or retaliation as defined by the Act or this IRR.
e. “Bystander” – refers to any person who witnesses or has personal knowledge
of any actual or perceived acts or incidents of bullying or retaliation as
defined by this IRR.
f. “Learning Center” – refers to learning resources and facilities of a learning
program for out-of-school youth and adults as defined in DepEd Order No.
43,s.2013.
g. “Service provider” – refers to any person who is not a teacher or school
personnel but who works in the school, such as, but not limited to, security
guards, canteen personnel, utility workers, and transportation service
personnel.
h. “Student” – refers to a person who attends classes in any level of basic
education, and includes a pupil or learner as defined in DepEd Order
No.40,s.2012.
i. Child Abuse-refers to the maltreatment of a child, habitual or not, which
includes any of the following:
1. Psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and
emotional maltreatment.
2.Any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the
intrinsic worth and dignity if a human being;
3. Unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs for survival, such as
food and shelter; or
4. Failure to immediate give medical treatment to an injured child resulting in
serious impairment of his or her growth and development or in the child’s
permanent incapacity or death(Sec.3(b),RA 7610.)
j. Corporal Punishment –refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an
alleged or actual offense, which is carried out or inflicted for the purpose of
discipline
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VII. Signs of Abuses Occurring in School VIII. Bullying occurring in School
SIGN OF ABUSES/ BULLYING OCCURING IN THE SCHOOL
School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs in an educational
A child may indicate by signs of behavior that he or she is being
setting. Bullying can be physical, sexual, verbal or emotional in nature.
bellied. Adults should be aware of these possible signs and that they should
investigate if a child:
School bullying may be more specifically characterized by:
 Is frightened of walking to or from school
1. An Intention to harm: intention suggests that the harm caused by
 Becomes withdrawn, anxious, or lacking in confidence
bullying is deliberate, not accidental.
 Feels ill in the morning
2. Victimization distress: bullying causes the victim to suffer mild to severe
 Begins to do poorly in school work
psychological, social or physical trauma.
 Asks for money or starts stealing money
3. Repetition: bullying is persistent; it happens more than once or has the
 Becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable
potential to occur multiple times.
 Is bullying other children or siblings
The long-term effects of school bullying are numerous, and can
 Gives improbable excuses for any of the above include sensitivity, anxiety, and depression. Recent statistics suggest that

 Is nervous and jumpy when a cyber-message is received the majority of students will experience bullying at some point in their
academic careers. In the early 21st century, increasing attention has been
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of recognizing the signs and
symptoms of abuse and neglect is that individuals with developmental given to the importance of teachers and parents understanding and
disabilities may exhibit certain physical and/or behavioral traits due to the recognizing the signs of bullying (among both bullies and victims), and
nature of their disability. Therefore, it is very important to recognize
changes in behavior or health (particularly those not typically associated being equipped with strategies and tools to address school bullying.
with the individual's disability) as potential abuse indicators. It is also
important to note that there is no universal response to abuse or neglect.

These signs and behaviors could indicate other problems, but

bullying should be considered a possibility and should be investigated.
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Above all else, be mindful that any sudden change in the physical,
behavioral, or financial status of someone with a developmental disability
IX. Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools
Vandalism
In all cases where the imposable penalty on the offending child is st
1 Offense - Reprimand
suspension, exclusion or expulsion, the following minimum 2nd Offense - Suspension for three
requirements of due process shall be complied with: (3) days
3rd Offense -
1. The child and the parents or guardians must be informed of the
complaint in writing. Destroying Properties
1st Offense - Reprimand
2. The child shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint 2nd Offense - Suspension for three
in writing, with the assistance of the parents or guardians; (3) days
3rd Offense -
3. The decision of the school head must be in writing, stating facts
and the reasons for the decisions; Disrespectful to School Personnel
st
4. The decision of the school head may be appealed as provided in 1 Offense - Reprimand
2nd Offense - Suspension for three
existing rules of the Department. (3) days
Penalties: 3rd Offense -

1st Offense - Reprimand Bringing of guns, knives, etc.

st
1 Offense - Reprimand
2nd Offense and - suspension for not 2nd Offense - Suspension for three
subsequent time more than one (1) (3) days
week (this is after the offending child has 3rd Offense -
received counseling or other interventions)
 Suspension means staying in the library or Guidance Office
 During the period of suspension, the offending child
doing other learning activities as provided by the adviser and
and the parents or guardians may be required to counselling sessions.
attend further seminars and counselling.

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X. Referral Mechanism System XI. Reporting Mechanism

Any member of the school administration, pupil or parent shall

FLOW CHART PROCEDURE immediately report any instance of bullying or act of retaliation
witnessed, or that has come to one’s attention, to the Teacher
COMPLAINANT Adviser.
(Student)
Upon receipt of such a report, the teacher Adviser shall
CLASS ADVISER promptly investigate. If it is determined that bullying has occurred, the
teacher Adviser shall:
CHILD PROTECTION
COMMITTEE a. Notify the School Child Protection Committee and take
appropriate disciplinary action.
GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR b. Notify the school guidance counselor for proper guidance and
counseling.
PARENTS c. Notify the parents or guardians of the perpetrator; and
d. Notify the parents or guardians of the victim regarding the action
SCHOOL HEAD
taken prevent any further acts of bullying.
If an incident of bullying involves pupils from more than one school,
DSWD/ Psychologist
the school first informed of the bullying shall promptly notify the
appropriate administrator of the other school so that both may take
appropriate action.

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XII. Different Forms Used

FORM A
Report of cases of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination,
bullying or peer abuse and other related offenses.

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XIII. DepEd Child Protection Policy Prohibited Acts:
 Abuse BULLYING
-Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment or neglect
of a child or children. a. Threats to inflict a wrong upon a person, honor or property of the person or on
 Violence
his or her family.
-Violence is defined by the World Health Organization as "the intentional
use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself,
another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or b. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her daily
has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, activities, with unwanted and obsessive attention;
maldevelopment, or deprivation"
 Exploitation
-Exploitation is the abuse of a child where some form of remuneration is c. Taking of property;
involved or whereby the perpetrators benefit in some manner – monetarily,
socially, politically, etc. Exploitation constitutes a form of coercion and d. Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a crime or of a vice or
violence, detrimental to the child’s physical and mental health,
development, and education. defect, whether real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or
 Discrimination circumstance tending to cause dishonor, discredit or expose a person to
-Discrimination means the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different
categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or contempt.
sex. In other words, discrimination means treating people differently,
negatively or adversely without any reasonable justification. e. Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to the child’s property;
 Corporal Punishment
-a form of physical punishment that involves the deliberate infliction f. Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may not result to
of pain in order to punish a person convicted of a crime or as retribution harm or injury, with or without the act of weapon. Such violence maybe in the
for a perceived offence, including physical chastisement such
as spanking, paddling, or caningof minors by parents, guardians, or school form of mauling, hitting, punching, kicking, throwing things at the student,
or other officials. pinching, spanking, or other similar acts;
 Bullying
Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or g. Demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors or exacting money or
aggressively dominate others. The behavior is often repeated and
property from a pupil or student; and
habitual.
 Other Forms of Abuse h. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a pupil or student.

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CYBER-BULLYING
 Is any conduct which results to harassment, intimidation or
humiliation, through electronic means or other technology,
such as, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging,
chatting, internet, social networking websites or other
platforms or format.
 Ang paghahari-harian o pagmamaton (Ingles: bullying)
isanguri ng pang-aapi o panunupil, naisa ring uri
ng ugaling mapanalakay, mapaghandulong,
agresyonnakinakikitaan ng paggamit ng dahas, pamimilit o
pamumuwersa, o koersiyon (sapilitan)
upangmaapektuhanangibangtao, partikularna kung angugali
ay kinagawian at kinasasangkutan ng kawalan ng
katimbangan o hindipatasangkapangyarihan.
Maaariitongkasangkutan
ng panliligalig nabinabanggit, pagsalakay o
pamimigilnapangkatawan, at maaaringnakatuonnangpaulit-
ulitsaisangpartikularnabiktima,
marahildahilsa lahi, relihiyon, kasarian, seksuwalidad,
kakayahan. Angkawalan ng balanse ng kapangyarihan o
lakas ay maaaringisangkapangyarihanpanlipunan at/o
lakasnapisikal. Angbiktima ng pangmamaton ay paminsan-
minsantinutukoybilangisang "puntirya" o ang "pinupukol".
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XIV. Behavioral Expectations, Discipline Child Protection
Policy Procedure
 Brief Explanation, Procedures of DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012
DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012 or known as DepEd Child
Protection Policy is the policy guidelines on protecting children in
school from abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying
and other forms of abuse. This policy will provide special
protection to school children who are gravely threatened or
ay endangered by circumstances which affect their normal
development and over which they have no control, and to assist
o the concern agencies in their rehabilitation.
DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012 is anchored on the 1987
Philippine Constitution (Article XV Sec. 3 (2)) which states: the
state shall defend the right of the children to assistance including
proper care and nutrition and special protection from all forms of
neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other conditions
prejudicial to their development. It is also anchored in the
Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Family
Code that empowers the school, its administrators and teachers
or any individual or institution engaged in the child care to
o exercise the special parental authority and responsibility over the
child, while under their supervision, instruction or custody.
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xv. INTERVENTIONS
Bullying is a crime that often occurs with physical violence,
Physical Signs of Abuse stealing as well as through forms of slander and libelous
statements that can be made online or behind one's back. Remind
 Bruises (old and new, clustered on one part of body, or on both them that by committing these acts, they are susceptible for
upper arms) punishment by the justice system. If this is a first time offense and
 Burns the results are minimal, make sure the punishment fits the crime.
 Cuts or scars However, if this bully has continually hurt victims, be sure the
 Marks left by a gag (or some form of restraint) consequences are much more severe. When talking with the
 Imprint injuries (eg., marks shaped like fingers, thumbs, hands, victim, be sure they understand everything possible is being done
belts or sticks) to ensure a similar instance does not happen again. You want to
 Missing teeth make sure and gain their trust and confidence. The effects of
 Spotty balding (from pulled hair) bullying can be severely detrimental to the victim not only
 Eye injuries (black eyes or detached retinas)
physically but also emotionally. This is why it is important to help
 Broken bones
 Sprains
them during the process to feel safe and secure again. If you are a
 Abrasions or scrapes parent, be sure to involve the other child (s) parents in the situation
 Vaginal or rectal pain to help reach a resolution. If you are a teacher or school
 Bleeding from the ears, nose or mouth administrator, be sure to call both of the parents of the children or
 Frequent urinary tract infections or yeast infections teens involved to help reach an understanding and possible
 Painful urination resolution.
 Abrasions, bleeding, or bruising in the genital area
 Incontinence in someone who was previously toilet-trained
 Frequent sore throats
 Sudden onset of psychosomatic complaints (males most
frequently complain of stomach aches while females most
frequently report headaches)
 Sudden difficulty walking or sitting

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XVI. POLICIES
ANTI- BULLYING POLICIES
Paghudlan Elementary School upholds the protection and rights
of every pupil from any form of problems and abuses
encountered in school.
The institute advocates the welfare of pupils by:
 Having proper orientation of child rights to all school
personnel.
 Promoting and promulgating child rights and programs
through information and education campaign. (IEC)
 Monitoring and assessing of the problems and abuses
encountered in school and community.
. The institute advocates the welfare of pupils by:
 Enhance, protect preserve and maintain their physical
and mental health at all times.
 Furnish them with good and wholesome educational
materials, supervise their activities, recreation and
association with others, protect them from bad company
and prevent from acquiring habits detrimental to their
health, studies and morals.
 Represent them in all matters affecting their interests.
 Inculcate their value of respect and obedience.
 Practice positive and non-violent discipline as maybe
required under the circumstances provided that in no
case of corporal punishment be inflicted upon them.
 Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon
them as substitute parents or guardians a
 Abide by the mission and vision of DepEd.
 Protect students from abuse.
 Monitoring and assessment of complaints and events
Anecdotal reports through graphical presentation of every end
school year
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SCHOOL- BASED CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
The school is committed to ensure that policies and
procedures on child protection are compiled and monitored. It is
also a need to ensure that all pupils or learners, teachers, parents,
guardians and visitors are aware of the child protection policy.
POLICY STATEMENT
Cama Juan Elementary School upholds the protection and
rights of every pupil from any form of problems and abuses
encountered in every in school and community.
 Promoting and promulgating child protection and programs
through information and education campaign
 Monitor and assessing of the problems and abuses
encountered in school and community
 Exercise the parental authority and responsibility over the
child while under the school supervision, instruction and
custody. Responsibility apply in all activities whether inside
or outside the premises of the school, entity or institution
 Keep them in in their company support, educate and
instruct them by right precept and good example.
 Give them love and affection and advice and counsel
companionship and understanding.
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 Enhance, protect preserve and maintain their physical and
mental health at all times.
 Furnish them with good and wholesome educational XVII.CODE OF CONDUCT
materials, supervise their activities, recreation and
association with others, protect them by law upon them Every school shall maintain the pupils’ positive attitude
from bad company and prevent from acquiring habits and practice good moral principles so that every pupils will learn to
detrimental to their health, studies and morals. appreciate their cultural heritage, develop their sense of identity
 Represent them in all matters affecting their interest and belongingness in the society. This code of conduct helps to
 Inculcate their value of respect and obedience promote order and sense of security in the school campus.
 Practice positive and non-violent discipline as maybe
required under the circumstances provided that in no case
of corporal punishment be inflicted upon them.
 Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon
them as substitute parents or guardians
 School personnel shall also strictly comply with school’s
child protection policy.
 Abide by the mission and vision of Dep Ed.
 Protect pupils from abuse
 Monitoring and assessment of complaints and events
 Anecdotal reports through graphical presentation of every
end school year data gathered.

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