GENERAL RULES

The primary task of “Iqtidor International School” is to ensure the physical and psychological safety and well-being of every child. All members of the organization are committed to preventing any form of violence against children, staying aware of the children's situations, responding when incidents that violate children's rights occur, and informing others when necessary. This Child Protection Policy regulates the school’s child protection practices and is consistent with the Family Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (updated on May 8, 2023) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). This policy also influences the Code of Conduct for Staff, Code of Conduct for Students, Safe Hiring Policy, and Information Security Policy, all of which are interconnected.

CORE PRINCIPLES

The core principles of this policy are as follows:

1. Zero Tolerance - There is zero tolerance for violence, abuse, humiliation, or degrading treatment of children by school staff, external service providers, visitors, or other students. Such behavior is strictly prohibited, and every violation or illegal act will be penalized.
2. Personal Responsibility - All staff members are responsible for implementing this policy and for taking measures to prevent violence against students. They must also respond appropriately to policy violations.
3. Universality - This policy is mandatory for anyone who interacts with students, making it applicable to all individuals involved with the school.
4. Priority of Students' Interests - The interests of the students are always prioritized. Their protection, safety, and well-being, along with their physical, social, and psychological needs, must be ensured at all times.
5. Tolerance - The school is committed to creating a positive environment based on mutual respect, understanding, and acceptance of economic, cultural, gender, and other differences among all participants in the educational process.
6. Safety - Ensuring student safety is the school’s top priority.
7. Confidentiality - All investigations and inquiries regarding violence against students are conducted with the utmost confidentiality to protect the students and their privacy.
8. Respect - The rights, dignity, choices, needs, and desires of students should form the foundation of the decisions made by the school.
9. Timely Action - Measures for preventing, identifying, investigating, and responding to violence are taken promptly to ensure student safety.
10. Collaboration - The school collaborates with external organizations to implement this policy and ensure a safe environment for students.