DepEd mapping out protection of pupils from punishments 09/18/2011

DepEd mapping out protection of pupils from punishments

09/18/2011
Department of Education (DepEd) said that they are now mapping out a more comprehensive child protection policy to protect pupils against bullying, abuse, exploitation and discrimination in school.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said DepEd has started consultations with teachers and other stakeholders on the policy.

“This is a serious matter that we cannot put off nor delay because it involves the over-all well-being of our learners which when not addressed promptly may negatively affect them for life,” Luistro said.

Luistro also reminded school personnel and the public that corporal punishment and violence in any form is not allowed in public schools, whether by adults or the children’s peers..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110918nat3.html