Faculty Development Program - St Anthony's Church School

A Faculty Development Programme on "Awareness of the POCSO and POSH Acts" was conducted on 23rd May 2026for the teaching staff of St. Anthony Church School. The session was conducted by Ms. Deepthi Mable, advocate and founder of BraveTalk Hub and Ms. Jishma Josy, Psychologist, NIMHANS and was highly informative and meaningful. The resource persons explained the important rules, regulations, provisions and responsibilities under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act. The teachers gained valuable knowledge about maintaining professional boundaries, safeguarding children, respecting colleagues and creating a safe and respectful school environment.

The programme also provided practical guidance on how to identify, prevent and respond to inappropriate activities or situations. The teaching staff learnt the importance of being alert and aware, taking preventive measures, and following the appropriate procedures if any incident or concern arises. The session was greatly appreciated by the staff for its practical relevance and clarity. Overall, the programme was a wonderful and enriching learning experience, strengthening the teachers' awareness, confidence and responsibility towards ensuring the safety, dignity and well-being of students and staff.