Stakeholders' Perception on the Implementation of Child Protection Policy in the San Jose Elementary School, Tuy District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Child protection is the protection of children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect. It is a system of government designed to protect children and young people who are underageand encourage family stability. Among the concerns and problems about protecting the children in the abuse and discrimination with their environment not only with their peers but also sometimes, the abuse came from the family members. It is the main concern that children can be protected from discrimination and abuse in society. In this study, the awareness of the stakeholders in the implementing of Child Protection Policy at the School as the day to day contact with the individual during school terms are particularly well placed to observe that supports the needs of each individual.

METHODS

A Descriptive-evaluative research method was used. The main data-gathering instrument used was the survey questionnaire. The total number of respondents was fifty (50) comprised of SPG officers, PTA officers, parents, classroom officers and teachers of San Jose Elementary School. To analyze the data collected, the researcher used weighted mean and ranking to determine the stakeholders' awareness of child protection policy. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the significant difference between the perceptions of the respondents on child protection policy.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study the child protection policy is implemented in the school that guides the entire organization towards child-friendly school to promote a conducive environment. through this policy, the teaching and learning process becomes interactive and shows positive discipline that makes the learner motivated. The perception of the teachers, SPG officers, PTA, parents and classroom officers shows an indication of significant difference among the perception of the different stakeholders This implies that the perception of the stakeholders is not the same. This may be attributed to the different perceptions of the stakeholders based on their demographic profile and knowledge on CPP.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that the school must implement capacity building action plan to strengthen and increase the awareness of the stakeholders' regarding the Implementation of Child Protection Policy in the school and conduct seminars and symposiums for the pupils, parents, and teachers to increase the awareness and knowledge about the CPP.