A sensitisation session on awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was conducted on 15 September 2026 in the Audio Visual Hall, DPS R.K. Puram. The session was attended by the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, the Vice Principals: Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria, Mr Mukesh Kumar and Ms Rashmi Malhotra; Dr.Anubha Gopal, Head Mistress (Classes IX–X) and Ms Vandana Chandhoke, Headmistress (Classes VI–VIII) along with the Head, Academics, IBDP, Mr Ajay Goel, teachers, administrative and support staff, transport and housekeeping staff.
The session was conducted by Shri Rajeev Bhatt, a nationally recognised inclusion advocate and recipient of the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities – Sarveshrestha Vyakti 2025, he is also the author of Decoding Autism and Decoding Dyslexia, books that provide accessible guidance to parents and educators on supporting children with autism, dyslexia and learning differences and Ms Archna Chauhan, an educationist and counselling psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health and student development.
The speakers provided an overview of the key provisions and objectives of the POCSO Act, with emphasis on creating safe and protective school environments. They sensitised participants to recognising indicators of child safety concerns, responding appropriately to disclosures, understanding reporting mechanisms, and fulfilling their legal and ethical responsibilities towards child protection. The session also highlighted the importance of awareness, vigilance, empathy and collective responsibility in safeguarding children.
The informative and interactive session strengthened the participants’ understanding of child protection and reinforced the collective responsibility of the school community in ensuring that every child feels safe, respected and protected.