Updated till in September 2021, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in India have issued guidelines and recommendations for the education and welfare of special children. Please note that guidelines and policies may change over time, so it’s important to refer to the official websites of CBSE and NCPCR for the most up-to-date information. Here are some key points from their guidelines:
CBSE Guidelines for Special Children:
1. Inclusive Education: CBSE promotes inclusive education, which means that children with special needs should be educated alongside their typically developing peers in regular schools whenever possible.
2. Sensitization: Schools are encouraged to sensitize teachers, students, and parents about the needs and rights of children with disabilities. This helps create an inclusive and supportive environment.
3. Special Educators Support Services: Schools are encouraged to provide support services such as special educators, counselors, and therapists to cater to the specific needs of children with disabilities.
4. Accessibility: Schools should ensure that physical infrastructure is accessible to children with disabilities, including ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms.
5. Customized Learning Plans: Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or other customized learning plans should be developed for each child with special needs to address their unique requirements.
6. Assessment and Examination: CBSE provides certain accommodations and exemptions for children with disabilities during examinations to ensure a level playing field.
7. Teacher Training: Training programs for teachers are conducted to equip them with the necessary skills to teach children with diverse needs.
NCPCR Guidelines for Special Children:
1. Child Rights: NCPCR focuses on protecting and promoting the rights of all children, including those with disabilities. These rights encompass education, health, and protection from discrimination and abuse.
2. Access to Education: NCPCR emphasizes that children with disabilities have the right to access quality education on an equal basis with others. They should not be denied admission to schools on the basis of their disability.
3. Safeguarding from Discrimination: The commission is committed to preventing discrimination against children with disabilities and ensuring that they are treated with respect and dignity in all aspects of life.
4. Inclusive Policies: NCPCR works to ensure that government policies and programs are inclusive and address the specific needs of children with disabilities.
5. Monitoring and Reporting: NCPCR plays a role in monitoring the implementation of laws and policies related to children with disabilities and provides a platform for reporting violations.
6. Advocacy: The commission engages in advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the rights and needs of children with disabilities and to influence policy changes.
Please keep in mind that these guidelines may have updated time to time as per current the need of situation for education and welfare of special children, we recommend visiting the official websites of CBSE and NCPCR or contacting them directly for the latest updates and resources.
https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Circulars/Circular05_2023.pdf