Safe Schools
This sets out the rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society
The Canadian Charter of Rights and freedoms
Bill 168 requires employers to have policies and programs in place to deal with workplace violence, workplace harassment and domestic violence that may occur in the workplace.
Bill 168, Workplace Violence and Harassment
Provides direction to school boards to support the development of plans, policies and guidelines, which boards must establish to support bullying prevention and intervention in schools.
PPM 145
An Act designated to address Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Schools and to provide for bullying prevention curricula, policies and administrative accountability in schools
Bill 14, Anti-Bullying Act
Creating a safe school is our collective responsibility that involves all stakeholders. Who are the stakeholders?
School Boards, superintendents, trustees, principal school staff, students, parents, and community members.
A Canadian province of Ontario statute guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination in specific social areas such as housing or employment.
Ontario Human Rights Code
Requires school boards to prevent and address inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour among students in our schools.
Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act
The ministry has issued several policy/program memoranda to support?
Equity, student achievement, and positive school climates
What is bullying defined as, according to TDSB?
Bullying is aggressive behaviour that is typically repeated over time. It is meant to cause harm, fear or distress or create a negative environment at school for another person
As a school leader, what does physical safety in the school look like?
-Being Ready for Emergencies
-Creating a safety plan
-Communicating safety rules
-implementing security measures
-Crisis management
The provincial government legislation establishes the legal framework for education in the province, including the powers invested in the Minister of Education and school boards, the roles and responsibilities of principals and teachers, and the rights and responsibilities of students and parents.
The Education Act
Mandatory for school staff to report violent incidents to the school principal.
Bill 157, Keeping our Kids Safe at School Act
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide direction to school boards regarding the development of board programs for students on long-term suspension.
PPM 141 School Board Programs for Students on Long-Term Suspension
When should bullying be investigated?
Whether the bullying happened at school, between students off school property or online, if it impacts student safety, the school must investigate and respond to any reports
As a school leader, what does emotional safety in the school look like?
Students are more motivated to learn, do well and achieve their full potential in schools that have a positive school culture and one in
Ministry of Education’s direction and expectations for district school boards and authorities. Direction is issued as policy documents called Policy and Program Memoranda (PPM), which are all given a specific number
School Board Policies
Mandatory revocation of a certificate of registration is the only appropriate response for any sexual abuse of a child by a member
Bill 48, The Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act
Policy and Program Memoranda is abbreviated as?
PPM
What are the 4 types of bullying?
Physical, verbal, social and cyber.
Why focus on mental health at schools?
It impacts academic performance, and workplace productivity, and is recognized as a critical aspect of overall well-being.
Identifying, assessing, and revising proposed regulations.
Education Act Regulation
Keep Ontario’s children safer and ensure better supports are put in place
for learning.
Bill 48, The Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act
It is to provide direction to school boards on the review, development, implementation, and monitoring of equity and inclusive education policies to support student achievement and well-being
Policy/Program Memorandum
According to 89% of Canadian teachers, they believe that this type of bullying is the number one safety issue in public schools.
Cyberbullying
Name a strategy to enhance emotional well-being at schools.
-gratitude journal
-building resilience and coping strategies
-creating a supportive work environment
-nurture relationships/connections
-mindfulness and emotional awareness