Safe, caring and orderly schools

This guide and the other components of British Columbia’s Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools Strategy have been developed to guide and support boards of education and schools as they strive to make the schools of our province as safe, caring and orderly as possible. [...] Three recommendations in the report called for action on the part of the Ministry of Education and have led to the development of British Columbia’s Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools Strategy. [...] O rde r l y. S choo l s Section One: Attributes of Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools Shaping School Cultures “The members of the Task Force School cultures are shaped by the values and attitudes of the people recognize the challenges that they involve: school staff, supporting organizations and agencies, schools and their communities face students, parents and the wider community. [...] Policies • Policies provide the basis for development of effective procedures and practices based on research and data • Board and school policies address the interests of all members of the school community and all aspects of safe, caring and orderly schools • Policies allow for timely responses to emerging issues • Policies are developed with the input and involvement of school community stakeho [...] Procedures • Procedures promote the dignity and equality of all members of the school community, support diversity and foster a sense of belonging for students and others • School programs are developed that consider the needs of all students • Procedures are in place for examining inequities, disparities and barriers to student achievement • Staff, students and parents from diverse groups are enc