Project SLEEP: Safeguarding Learners' Entrance & Exit Process (A Continuous Improvement Project in Tapia Elementary School)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Department of Education Order No. 40, s. 2012 known as Child Protection Policy states the guidelines in protecting children from bullying and other forms of abuse. To implement this, the school propelled their Cl Project entitled "Safeguarding of Learners' Entrance and Exit Process" aiming to reduce the 26 instances of retaliation of parents due to bullying and child abuse to zero case. In the entrance and exit process of Tapia Elementary School, 26 incidents of retaliation occurred from June 2016 to October 2017 that resulted in conflict between the parents involved. Because of this, the CIP Team launched the Project SLEEP: Safeguarding Learners' Entrance and Exit Processes.

METHODS

The study employed the descriptive-survey method in gathering the data needed. Relatively, in order to find answers to the problems framed, interviews, survey, questionnaire and focused group discussions were used.

RESULTS

The researchers hope for a 100% safety of everyone from time of entrance to dismissal in school during school hours and a zero case of retaliation and quarreling of guardians due to bullying and child abuse.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of Continuous Improvement and Monitoring of the Project SLEEP must be given continuous financial support to totally eliminate the problems of child abuse.