Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1484703
36 Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 bullying or may constitute bullying will be addressed in any age-appropriate manner in accordance with the circumstances of each individual case. All students and other members of the school community are encouraged to report any incidences of bullying, physical aggression, intimidation, or threats, including suspected incidents and related conduct, to a staff member immediately. The staff member will be responsible for ensuring that TFS' procedures are followed. Teaching and Training Strategies TFS will develop teaching strategies that support school-wide bullying prevention policies. These strategies will focus on developing healthy relationships, by including bullying prevention and highlighting equity and inclusive education principles in daily classroom teaching and school activities. The school's strategies on bullying prevention and intervention will be comprehensive and will include ongoing, effective training for teachers, coaches and other staff who regularly interact with students on how to identify and address bullying, including effective strategies for vulnerable students. Communication Strategies TFS will actively communicate its policies and procedures on bullying prevention and intervention, as well as the definition of bullying, to students, parents, teachers and other TFS staff, volunteers and school bus/coach operators/drivers. The school will ensure that assistance is available to parents whose children have been bullied, witnessed bullying, have engaged in bullying, and to parents who 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;