Domain 6 - Inclusion, Health and Safety

About the Key Domain

The idea that ‘all children can learn’ forms the underlying basis for ‘universalization’ of education. The RTE Act further lends credibility to this notion that all children can learn irrespective of their gender, caste, socioeconomic background, etc. This necessitates inclusion of children with diverse backgrounds into the ambit of schooling. Inclusion not only means ‘including all’, but also providing equal opportunity to every child, thereby following the principles of equity. Furthermore, including all children in equitable ways demands the creation of a safe and healthy environment that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of all learners. This domain therefore highlights the Core Standards related to health, hygiene, physical and psychological safety in the school. It also looks at an all pervading inclusive environment for each stakeholder- teacher, parent and the larger community.

Reflective Prompts

Q1. What does the school understand by the term inclusion?

Q2. How does the school build an environment of physical and emotional safety for all?

Q3. What are the steps taken by the school to ensure good health and hygiene?

Q4. What does the school do to prepare itself for disaster management?

Q5. How does the school ensure safety of its students outside the school premises?

Q6. What does the school do to prepare itself for disaster management?