Safe Schools
CC Carrothers Elementary Schol
Safe and Inclusive School Plan
Our school is committed to providing all students with a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment free from bullying and harassment that promotes respect, acceptance, and empathy.
Staff, students, parents and caregivers, and community partners will work together as a team to help make our school safe and welcoming for everyone.
The Safe and Inclusive School Plan highlights some of the key actions that our school community will put in place as part of our bullying prevention and intervention efforts.
Key Priorities and Goals
This year we are focusing on
We are continuing our focus on regulation strategies. These strategies will build feelings of safety among students and staff, which will provide more consistent opportunities for learning to occur.
“As an Educator if I am not aware of my own nervous system, I cannot attune to a student’s nervous system when they need this the most.” ( Dr. Lori Desautels)
We are doing this to/because :
Our school is committed to providing all students with a safe, caring, and
inclusive learning environment free from bullying and harassment that promotes respect, acceptance, and empathy.
Our staff, students, parents, and community will work together as a team to make our school safe and welcoming for everyone.
Key Actions or Strategies
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Throughout the year, we will be:
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Facilitating workshops on healthy relationships.
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Engaging with our community partners and families/guardians about fostering healthy relationships.
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Acknowledging positive acts that build healthy relationships within the school community and beyond.
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Community and Home Connections
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Ask your child about a calming strategy that works for them when they are anxious.
Check out this resource for strategies and activities to try at home.
This Safe Schools and Well-Being portfolio collaborates to support staff through Tier-1, evidence-based practices. These foundational practices establish safety, connection, and regulation, which are essential conditions for learning. Through the important work, a deep understanding of students and relationships will foster the positive climate necessary for student well-being and achievement.
Developing a Safe and Inclusive Culture
Under the direction and guidance of the Ministry of Education (Policy/Program Memorandum No. 144 (PPM144), our School Board is committed to supporting schools to create and maintain positive school climates.
The Thames Valley District School Board would like to introduce the Safe and Inclusive School Plan (SISP). This plan replaces the former Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (BPIP), and the Safe and Accepting School Plan. This plan will be completed annually by every elementary and secondary school in the Thames Valley District School Board.
This important work is facilitated at the school-level by a school-based team. This team is composed of students, family members, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the principal and/or vice principal.
This important work is facilitated at the school-level by a school-based team. This team is composed of students, family members, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the principal and/or vice principal.
This important work is facilitated at the school-level by a school-based team. This team is composed of students, family members, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the principal and/or vice principal. The Safe and Inclusive School Team meets several times throughout the school year. During this time, school teams will identify one local priority, and create a plan to support the identified goal. As the plan is implemented throughout the year, the Safe and Inclusive School team will continuously support these goals and monitor the results.