Child Protection Standards

MINOR CHILD PROTECTION STANDARD

3BEAT International Language School effective from: 04/07/2025

 

§1. General Provisions

1. The purpose of this Standard for the Protection of Minors is to ensure the highest level of safety for children and young people participating in classes conducted by the International Language School 3BEAT (hereinafter referred to as the "School").
2. The document specifies the rules of conduct for school employees and associates in contacts with minors, as well as procedures to be followed in the event of suspected child abuse.
3. The standard applies to all employees, teachers, associates, and persons involved in the organization of online educational classes conducted by 3BEAT.

§2. Rules for Contact with Minors

1. Classes conducted by the School take place exclusively via secured educational and communication platforms.
2. Any private contact between teachers and students outside the school platform is prohibited, including contact by phone, email, private social media, or instant messaging.
3. A teacher may not conduct individual online lessons with a child without the presence of another adult or without prior parental consent. It is recommended that a parent be present in the background or in an adjacent room.
4. During classes, the following are prohibited:
   1. Commenting on a student's appearance, clothing, body, or behavior in a non-pedagogical manner,
   2. Establishing a relationship that goes beyond the educational framework.

§3. Staff Recruitment and Vetting

Before commencing cooperation with the School, each person must:

1. provide a current certificate of no criminal record,
2. sign a declaration of non-inclusion in the Register of Sex Offenders (RSPTS),
3. be checked by the School administration at the RSPTS.

The School does not employ or allow individuals to work who have been convicted of crimes against sexual freedom, family, and care, or who are the subject of proceedings in these matters.

§4. Reporting Procedure

1. Any employee, parent, student, or third party may report a suspected violation of child safety rules:
   1. by email: info@szkola3beat.online,
   2. by phone: +48 793 644 413,
   3. directly to the person responsible for the protection of minors.
2. The school appoints a Child Protection Coordinator, whose contact details are made available to all parents and employees.
3. Reports are treated with the utmost seriousness and investigated immediately. If necessary, the School notifies the appropriate authorities (police, prosecutor's office, family court, education superintendent).

§5. Training and Education

1. All school employees are required to complete training in the protection of minors at least once every two years.
2. The School conducts internal information meetings to remind students of the rules for contact with children in the online environment.

§6. Education for Children and Parents

1. The school provides parents and guardians with information on:
   1. child safety rules on the internet,
   2. child's safe participation in online lessons.
2. Parents are required to familiarize themselves with this Standard and confirm this when registering their child.

§7. Storage and publication of recordings

1. The school does not record classes involving children without the express consent of the parents.
2. A student's image may not be published anywhere without the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.

§8. Final Provisions

1. The standard is subject to annual verification by the person responsible for its implementation.
2. Any changes to the document require the approval of the School Management and are made available to parents.