Bible Christian Academy of Cavite Inc.

B1 L17 Cuevas Subdivision

Tejeros Convention Rosario Cavite
Contact # Tel. 437-85-76

Child Protection Policy

Statement of Belief

We believe that all students have the right to be protected from abuse and neglected. We recognize
that schools fill a special institutional role in society as protectors of children. Schools need to ensure
that all children in their care are afforded a safe and secure environment in which to grow and
develop, both at school and away. Educators, having the opportunity to observe and interact with
children over time, are in a unique position to identify children who are in need of help and
protection. As such, educators have a professional and ethical obligation to report suspicions of
abuse to school authorities. Bible Christian Academy of Cavite Inc. seeks to be a safe haven for
students who may be experiencing abuse or neglect in any aspect of their lives.

Guiding Principles

 All children have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse.
 Everybody has a responsibility to support the protection of children.
 All schools have a duty of care to children enrolled in the school and those who are
affected by the operations of the school.
 All actions on child protection are taken with the best interests of the child, which are
paramount.

Definition of Child Abuse

According to the World Health Organization, child abuse constitutes “all forms of
physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment
or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s
health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility,
trust or power.”

School Policies

1. The School will take action in any situation involving suspected abuse or
mistreatment of any student enrolled in the school.
2. All staff employed at Bible Christian Academy, must report suspected incidents
of child abuse or neglect as well as suspected or identified child abusers and
sex offenders whenever the staff member has a cause to believe or suspect
that a child has suffered, or is at risk of suffering abuse or neglect. Reporting
and follow up of all suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect will proceed
 in accordance with administrative regulations respective to this policy which
includes reporting to respective authorities when appropriate.
3. In all cases of suspected child abuse, the school will attempt to demonstrate
respect for families, their privacy, and their culture, subject to current legal
requirements, always keeping the best interests of the child in mind.
4. The School will conduct regular professional training workshops for volunteers,
faculty and staff on student safeguarding, child abuse prevention, recognition,
intervention and reporting.
5. In the case of a staff member reported as an alleged offender, Bible Christian
Academy will conduct a full investigation following a carefully designed course
of due process, keeping the safety of the child at the highest priority.

Child Protection Committee

Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Fernan T. Cruz

School President

Vice Chairperson: John Chloe D. Cruz

Principal

Members: Joanna Pearl P. Cruz

Administrator

Jennefer C. Angolluan
Registrar