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38 Parents' Handbook 2021– 2022 are concerned about bullying, including workshops, an inventory of available resources and information on all aspects of bullying. Progressive Discipline The school will put in place a comprehensive intervention strategy to address incidents of bullying, including appropriate and timely responses. Intervention and support will be consistent with a progressive discipline approach. The strategies will range from early interventions to more intensive interventions in cases of persistent bullying, with possible referral to community or social service agencies. Ongoing intervention and support may be necessary to sustain and promote positive student behaviour. For a student with special education needs, interventions, supports, and consequences will be consistent with the student's strengths, needs, goals, and expectations. 4. Frequently Asked Questions What procedures does the school follow if bullying occurs? In response to an incident of bullying, a member of the leadership team will promptly contact both the perpetrator's and victim's parent(s)/legal guardian(s). A member of the leadership team is required to notify the parents of students who have been harmed as the result of a serious student incident. The leadership team member shall disclose the following information: - the nature of the activity that resulted in harm to the student; - the nature of the harm to the student; - the steps taken to protect the student's safety, including the nature of any disciplinary measures taken in response to the activity; and, - the supports that will be provided for the student in response to the harm that resulted from the activity. A member of the leadership team is also required to notify the parents of students who have engaged in serious student incidents. The leadership team member shall disclose the following information: - the nature of the activity that resulted in harm to the other student; - the nature of the harm to the other student; - the nature of any disciplinary measures taken in response to the activity; and, - the supports that will be provided to the student in response to their engagement in the activity. In some serious incidents, such as incidents of criminal activity, TFS may be required to immediately contact police. When notifying parents of these incidents, the leadership team member must invite parents to have a discussion with the student about the supports that will be provided for their child. What are the consequences for a student-bully? Once the investigation has concluded, and facts have been established and witness statements recorded, as possible, TFS may impose disciplinary measures based on the severity and frequency of the situation, in compliance with the TFS Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline policy. In cooperation with the perpetrator's parents, TFS will generally make recommendations and provide supports aimed at helping the student to understand that the actions were not acceptable, and to develop appropriate social and personal behaviours. These recommendations, supports, and the timing of their implementation may be reviewed and adjusted according to the student's age, attitude, receptiveness to the interventions, and the degree of cooperation and behaviours exhibited throughout the restorative process.

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