Safety In School: 10 Things Every Parent Needs to Check With Their Child’s School

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With vacations coming to an end, safety in school is an issue on every parent’s mind. Below are a few helpful indicators that you can check up on. If the school ticks every box, rest assured, your child is in safe hands. If it doesn’t, you can ask the school to put these systems in place.

Your child’s safety is in your hands. You can make the difference.

The Safety Checklist

Does the School:

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_okConduct Background check & police verification for all staff members including contract employees.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Have a full time counselor instituted within the school.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Have a Child Protection Committee and Officer. Children must also be part of the Committee.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Have a Comprehensive Child Protection Policy that is Prominently Displayed.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Regularly train all staff members in child protection and child sexual abuse prevention.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_okTake monthly sessions on personal safety with all children (this includes talking about body parts, online safety, protection etc).

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Engage in active dialogue with parents and help ensure that parents are aware of the issues faced by children.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Have a strong system in place for taking swift action and reporting cases of sexual abuse.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_okHave a list of Organizations and Support persons who can help the school handle cases of sexual abuse.

1361801780_monotone_check_yes_ok Keep the best interests of the child in mind at all times.

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