The Department of Education is a partner in the Violence Prevention Initiative of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. In support of this initiative, the Student Support Services Division of the Department of Education has established a Safe and Caring Schools Initiative to promote safe and caring learning environments and to be pro-active/preventative in addressing violence issues.
Grants/Bursaries
- Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Special Initiatives Grants
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- Information and Guidelines
- Information et lignes directrices
- Application (English / Français)
- The 2023-24 Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Special Initiatives Grants have been awarded. Click here for recipients.
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- Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Graduating Student Leadership Bursary
Safe and Caring Schools Policy and Procedures
- Safe and Caring Schools : Policy and Procedures (complete document)
- Safe and Caring Schools Policy (2013)
- Positive Behaviour Supports
- Code of Conduct Guidelines and Template
- Bullying Intervention Protocol
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Guidelines
- Teaching Digital Citizenship
- Safe & Caring Schools Policy Implementation Progress
- Guidelines For LGBTQ Inclusive Practices
LGBTQ Resources
- PowerPoint – An Introduction to Guidelines for LGBTQ Inclusive Practices (703 KB)
- Glossary of Terms (383 KB)
- Safer Space Classroom Agreement (206 KB)
- What Constitutes Transphobic and Cisnormative Bullying and Harassment (285 KB)
- Responding to Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia: Tips for Parents and Educators of Younger Children (464 KB)
- Discussing Trans Identities in the Classroom (293 KB)
- Preparing Students for the Transition of a Transgender or Gender Diverse Peer (465 KB)
- Transition Plan for Transgender and Gender Diverse Students (428 KB)
- My Gay Straight Alliance
Écoles accueillantes et sécuritaires: Politique et procédures
- Écoles accueillantes et sécuritaires: Politique et procédures (document au complet)
- Écoles accueillantes et sécuritaires: Politique
- Soutien au Comportement Positif (SCP)
- Lignes directrices et gabarit du code de conduite
- Protocole d’intervention contre l’intimidation
- Lignes directrices d’intervention non violente en situation de crise
- Enseigner la citoyenneté numériquep
- Progrès de la mise en œuvre de la Politique sur les écoles accueillantes et sécuritaires
- Lignes directrices sur les practiques d’inclusion des personnes LGBTQ
Lignes directrices sur les pratiques d’inclusion des personnes LGBTQ
- Présentation PowerPoint – Introduction aux lignes directrices sur les pratiques d’inclusion des personnes LGBTQ (PDF )
- Glossaire
- Convention de classe pour un environnement plus sécuritaire
- En quoi consistent le harcèlement et l’intimidation transphobes et basés sur la cisnormativité
- Intervenir en cas de sexisme, d’homophobie et de transphobie : Conseils aux parents et aux éducateurs de jeunes enfants
- Parler des identités trans en classe
- Plan de transition pour les élèves transgenres et de genres divers
- Préparer les élèves à la transition d’un de leurs camarades transgenres ou de genres divers
More Information
- Safe and Caring Schools Parent/Guardian brochure (321 KB)
- Violence Prevention Best Practices (371 KB)
- Students
- Parents
- Teachers
- Safe & Caring Schools Websites
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