Before a child can learn, they need to feel safe. Before parents can trust a school with their most precious people, they need evidence — not just assurances — that safety is taken seriously. At The Goodwill Paradise Academy, we believe that transparency about our safety systems is not just good practice. It is an act of respect toward the families who place their trust in us.
Our Commitment
Every decision we make — from campus design to staff hiring to daily routines — is filtered through a single question: does this keep our children safe, seen, and supported?
Physical Safety: The Infrastructure
Our campus at Jogiwala, Dehradun is designed with child safety as the primary architectural consideration. The school perimeter is secured, and all entry and exit points are monitored. Every visitor — including parents — must sign in at reception and wear a visitor badge during their time on campus.
- 24/7 CCTV coverage across all indoor and outdoor areas, monitored by trained staff
- Controlled single-entry access during school hours with biometric staff check-in
- All staff have completed verified background checks before employment
- First aid trained staff members on every floor during school hours
- Dedicated nurse's station with a qualified nurse in attendance daily
- Fire safety inspections conducted termly; fire drills every six weeks
- Anti-slip flooring, padded corners, and age-appropriate furniture throughout
Emotional Safety: The Culture
Physical safety is necessary but not sufficient. Children also need emotional safety — the confidence that they will not be bullied, humiliated, or excluded; that their feelings will be taken seriously; and that there are trusted adults they can turn to when something feels wrong. Building this culture is the harder, longer, and more important work.
Our Emotional Safety Framework
| Area | Policy | How It Shows Up Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Bullying | Zero tolerance with restorative justice approach | Weekly class circle time, peer mentors in upper classes, anonymous reporting system |
| Mental Wellbeing | Wellbeing check-ins embedded in daily routine | Morning greeting rituals, mood check-ins, trained counsellor on campus twice weekly |
| Inclusion | Every child belongs; no child left behind in any activity | Mixed-ability grouping, differentiated instruction, celebration of diverse backgrounds |
| Staff Conduct | Strict code of professional conduct for all staff | Annual safeguarding training, regular supervision, clear escalation pathways |
| Parental Partnership | Parents as safety partners, not outsiders | Open-door policy, termly safeguarding updates, anonymous concern reporting available |
"A child who feels emotionally safe at school will take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, and learn. Fear and shame are the enemies of education."
— Mr. Aman Bisht, Chairman
What to Ask When Choosing a School
As a parent or guardian, you have every right to ask detailed questions about how a school keeps children safe. Here is a checklist of questions we encourage every family — whether choosing our school or another — to ask during an admissions visit.
- 1Who is your designated safeguarding lead, and what training have they completed?
- 2Can I see your safeguarding and child protection policy?
- 3How do you handle a report of bullying, and what is the typical timeline for resolution?
- 4What is the staff-to-child ratio in classrooms and during breaks?
- 5How do you communicate incidents involving my child to me?
- 6What mental health and wellbeing support is available to students?
- 7How are staff vetted before employment?
- 8What happens if my child discloses abuse to a teacher?
At Good Will Paradise Academy
We welcome every one of these questions — and we have documented, practised answers to all of them. We also invite prospective families to speak directly with our safeguarding lead during campus visits.
Safety is not a box to be ticked. It is a living commitment that requires constant attention, honest reflection, and the courage to keep improving. At Good Will Paradise Academy, it is the foundation on which everything else rests — and we will never stop taking it seriously.
