Parents Raise Alarm Over Missing Caregiver
A vacant care attendant’s post at Dr B R Ambedkar CM Shri School in Dwarka’s Sector 22 has sparked concern among parents of Children with Special Needs (CWSN). They fear that the absence of a trained caregiver could hamper the students’ learning and emotional well-being.
Parents have urged the reinstatement of care attendant Nisha, who was recently transferred after serving at the school for nearly five years. The school administration stated that it has requested the Education Department to appoint a replacement and expects a new attendant by the end of the week.
Parents Cite Continuity of Care as Critical
In a representation to the principal, parents highlighted that Nisha had developed a deep understanding of each child’s needs, routines, and behaviour. They noted that her transfer, following the transfer of special educator Kiran, has deprived CWSN students of the continuity of care they depend on. “For children who cannot always articulate what they feel, Nisha’s ability to understand them without words is not a convenience. It is a lifeline,” the parents said.
They also invoked the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, arguing that children with disabilities require a stable and supportive learning environment. They demanded that Nisha’s transfer be cancelled, repeated transfers of staff working with CWSN students be reviewed, and a structured transition policy be introduced for future transfers.
School Principal Says Transfers Beyond Control
School principal Jaya Shree explained that staff transfers are decided by the Education Department and are beyond the school’s control. “Our immediate requirement is an attendant, and we have already requested the department to appoint a replacement so that students are not affected,” she told The Tribune.
She added that the school recently met the district coordinator, who assured them that an attendant would be posted by the end of the week. Until then, duties are being shared by an SGT and the school’s aya.
