Session - Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
Trainer - Ms. Parveen Gautam & Ms. Pratima Virwani
Participants - 73
On August 27, 2026, Sleepwell Foundation conducted child-safety workshops at Swarn Public School, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, for Parents, Teachers and D-Staff/Non-Teaching Staff. A total of 73 participants attended the sessions. Facilitated by Pratima Virwani and Parveen Gautam, the sessions focused on POCSO awareness, child protection, grooming, digital safety and collective responsibility.
Parents – Building Communication and Trust: The session encouraged parents to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where children feel comfortable sharing concerns. Discussions covered myths around abuse, grooming, behavioural changes and digital risks. Parents were encouraged to build age-appropriate conversations around safety, boundaries and uncomfortable situations.
D-Staff/Non-Teaching Staff – Every Adult Matters: The session highlighted the important role of every adult in maintaining child safety. Participants discussed vigilance, respectful conduct, professional boundaries and reporting concerns through designated school mechanisms. The workshop reinforced that everyday interactions and observations can provide an important layer of child protection.
Teachers – From Awareness to Responsible Action: Teachers were sensitised to behavioural red flags, grooming, cyber safety and appropriate responses to disclosures. Emphasis was placed on listening, reassuring, recording facts, informing, reporting and supporting, rather than investigating. A short audiovisual recapitulation reinforced the message that awareness must lead to responsible action.
Session - Puberty Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Aastha Kamra & Ms. Teranika Sawhne
Students - 118
A Puberty Awareness Workshop was conducted by Sweepwell Foundation at Swarn Public School, Malviya Nagar, on 24th August 2026 for 118 students of Classes V and VI. The session was facilitated by Ms. Aastha Kamra and Ms. Teranika Sawhney, with interactive activities conducted by Prisha Rana. The workshop aimed to provide students with age-appropriate information about puberty, adolescence, physical and emotional changes, personal hygiene, menstruation, and the importance of seeking accurate information from trusted adults.
The workshop introduced students to puberty as a natural stage of development and covered the physical and emotional changes experienced by both boys and girls. Students learned about changes such as body-hair growth, breast development, voice changes, muscle development, sweating, and the beginning of sperm production. Menstruation and related experiences such as cramps, backache, breast tenderness, and PMS were also discussed. The session emphasized that emotional changes, mood fluctuations, and different feelings during puberty are normal and encouraged students to approach these changes with awareness and confidence.
To make the session interactive and engaging, students participated in a role-play activity based on parent-child communication, including a mother-daughter discussion about the first period and a father-son discussion about body changes and personal hygiene. A puzzle activity and age-appropriate videos from the Puberty – Being Smart Series further supported learning. The workshop also highlighted healthy personal and menstrual hygiene practices, nutritious eating, physical activity, and positive ways of managing emotions. Students were encouraged to communicate openly with parents, teachers, and other trusted adults and to seek reliable information rather than depending solely on peers.
