Schools carry a heavy responsibility: parents trust them with their children’s lives. That’s why school safety norms are increasingly strict. These norms cover fire safety, building stability, transport arrangements, and now even CCTV in sensitive areas.

Fire safety usually involves clear exits, working extinguishers, alarms, regular drills, and compliance certificates from authorities. Transport safety includes trained drivers, speed limits, fitness certificates, proper seating, and sometimes GPS tracking.

CCTV is a double-edged sword. It can deter abuse, bullying, and external threats, but cameras in washrooms or changing areas clearly cross privacy lines. Laws and guidelines try to balance safety monitoring with dignity and decency.

If schools ignore these norms and a tragedy occurs, they can face criminal negligence charges, civil compensation claims, regulatory penalties, and loss of recognition. Management cannot simply blame an individual employee; systemic failure also counts.

Parents should not hesitate to ask for safety policy copies, inspection reports, and clear answers about buses, emergency plans, and supervision. School safety is not a “luxury add-on”; it’s the basic foundation of running an educational institution.