MISSION STATEMENT

GROW WITH PROSPERITY,
IN HEART, SOUL AND MIND.

We aim for our pupils to

• Be creative in their enquiry and problem solving.
• Be able to learn independently and collaboratively.
• Achieve their personal target across curriculum.
• Have accurate self-awareness and be willing to extend themselves in body, spirit, and mind.
• Have empathy, respect and consideration for others.
• Have confidence to ask questions and be objective about the views and opinions of others.
• Make healthy lifestyle choices and be safe.
• Have a responsible attitude towards their environment.

We will

• Provide the best learning experience to ensure all children make excellent progress and become lifelong learners and problem solvers.
• Inspire self-belief in everyone to shape and meet their expectations.
• Meet the needs of every child and adapt our approaches to suit their needs.
• Create an inclusive and accepting school where everyone is equal. We are welcoming, approachable and thoughtful in our action.
• Ensure all children are safe, secure and happy in a school environment where we will always act in the best interest of the child.

We place the highest priority on safeguarding children in our care to ensure that we promote the health, well-being, and safety of the children at all times. Any parents with concerns can see the head teacher right away. We have a clear safeguarding and child protection policy at Udichi, which is followed by all school staff effectively.

The safety of our students has always been our prime priority. Everything in our classrooms has a specific use or purpose. There is nothing in the prepared environment that a child cannot interact with. Furniture are minimalist and scaled down to the child's size and is within easy reach.

We partner with parents through constant diary interaction, parent-teacher interaction sessions and open house events, to help children build the right foundation for learning and life.

Our endeavor for quality extends to our kitchen as well, where freshly cooked personalized meals are individually inspected by us before it reaches your child's plate.

Children can attend playgroup from the age of two.
Parents are welcome to telephone and make an appointment through the office staff to come and view the school.
If you have any questions, please contact us at the school management office.


GENERAL REGULATIONS
School Uniform

Our school uniform gives our children a unique identity and a sense of belonging. It consists of a gray sweater with an embroidered badge showing the Udichi logo. To accompany this, children wear either a gray school tracksuit with an assigned school t-shirt or a white shirt and gray trousers/frock. This is available and can be ordered and paid for through M/s Bhojraj Pradhan. Contact No. 97334 47255

Parents are urged to send their children dressed in accordance with the school uniform.

We also ask the parents to ensure that your child's name is clearly marked on all items of clothing.

THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum at Udichi is designed to meet the specific academic needs of our children. A strong emphasis is placed on speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, and physical development.

Learning and topics are developed through play and children's interest. Children access focused activities in all areas, specifically communication, language, mathematics and physical development.

Special classes on nutrition and health education designed to facilitate the voluntary adoption. Pupil's work is either subject based or organized through a topic approach spanning two or more subjects. It also includes cross curricular areas such as health education and environmental studies, always taking account of equal opportunities. Staff with consideration of varying abilities, use both whole class and group teaching strategies. Our work is carefully structured so that each year the children's knowledge and skills are reinforced and extended.

We have a whole school approach to our work, with all staff working closely together enabling each child to make an easy progression from one year to the next.

NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Nutrition and health education are an integral part of our curriculum. By incorporating 30 minutes of nutrition education per week into the existing physical education curriculum and with other school subjects as well; we practice a combination of education and techniques designed to facilitate the voluntary adoption of health and food choices and alternative food and nutrition-connected behavior for betterment and maintenance of the health condition of a child.

STUDENT WELFARE TEAM

Our student welfare team comprising of the class in charge, lead teacher, assistant and helper meet bi-monthly to discuss children's academic and behavioral progress. Students who need extra help receive special class. By taking these measures we try to ensure that no child is lacking behind.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

The NEP 2020 has laid down age criteria for various classes. This will be strictly followed by the school, and no relaxation will be acceptable. The cutoff details are as follows:

CLASS	Cut Off DOB (Born Before)
PG	01-04-2024
Nursery	01-04-2023
L.K.G	01-04-2022
U.K.G	01-04-2021
Class 1	01-04-2020
Class 2	01-04-2019
Class 3	01-04-2018
Class 4	01-04-2017
Class 5	01-04-2016

Inclusion & Support Policy

At Udichi, we believe every child deserves a safe, happy, and nurturing learning environment. We welcome children of diverse abilities.
We are committed in supporting children with special needs as per the provision of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, to ensure inclusive and effective learning.

Person with Disability (PWD):

As per Section 2(s) of the Act, "Person with Disability" means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others.

Person with Benchmark Disability:

Section 2(r) defines it as "a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability as certified by the certifying authority".

Disability percentage & Eligibility:

*Up to 40% disability: The child can continue in a mainstream/ regular school.
*Above 40% disability: While inclusive education is encouraged and supported in school providing all necessary resources to meet the needs of the child. In cases where a child may benefit more from specialized interventions, parents may also consider admission to special schools as per individual requirements.

Admission & certification requirements:

*Parents seeking admission for a child with special needs must have a valid disability certificate issued by a competent government medical board.
*A medical certificate of a child with a disability, issued by a registered medical practitioner or a government - recognized hospital/ medical board certifying the health status of an individual must be submitted. (The certificate should mention the type of disability and the percentage of the benchmark disability, [minimum 40% as per the RPwD Act 2016]).
*Verification will be carried out solely on the basis of the original certificate. However, for children who require individualized or continuous support to ensure their safety, communication and participation in class, parents are required to arrange a shadow teacher (a dedicated adult who accompanies the child daily).

A special educator may guide learning strategies and provide developmental inputs, but they do not replace the role of a shadow teacher, who provides one-to-one assistance inside the classroom. The school ensures that the special educators and shadow teachers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to address the academic, social and emotional requirements of students with needs.

This arrangement ensures that:

*The child receives the attention and support they need.
*The class teacher can also give time to the entire group.
*Safety and classroom balance are maintained for all children.

The school will have a special educator to provide developmental support and guide teachers, while the arrangement of a shadow teacher will be facilitated by the school, and the responsibility of compensating the shadow teacher will rest with the parents.

Legal Reference:

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Section 2,16,17,29,30)
Guidelines for Inclusive Education under the RPWD Act.