National Safe Schools Framework – Best Practice Grants Programme 2004-05
There is a growing awareness within Australia of the importance of safe learning environments in promoting social and academic outcomes for students. “Making Australian Schools Safer”, written by Dr Helen McGrath, showcases best practice in Australian schools through the National Safe Schools Framework Best Practice Grants Programme.
Abstract
Funding was provided by the Department of Education, Science and Training to the National Coalition Against Bullying (NCAB) to administer the Grants Programme through the Alannah and Madeline Foundation (AMF). The report focuses on the six guiding principles for success in developing and maintaining safe schools and provides recommendations for schools to support innovative and effective approaches to safe school environments for both staff and students.
Under the Programme funding was provided to 171 schools (involving 97 projects). The schools were a representative sample of Australian schools in terms of location, sector, size of student population, socio-economic backgrounds and special student groups. The report elaborates on what is already known about countering bullying in schools by describing the projects of participating schools and identifying recurring themes and issues. It also aims to raise awareness about the differences between bullying, aggression, violence, harassment and conflict to allow schools to respond to each more appropriately and to develop effective management strategies.
Author(s)
Dr Helen McGrath, Faculty of Education, Deakin University
Publication Details
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Reports |
| Published : |
2007 |
Topics Covered
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| Curriculum issues |
| Values education (drugs, bullying, civics) |
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Availability
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