Safe and Accepting Schools

The Ontario government is committed to a safe and inclusive school environment because we believe that safe schools are needed for student success and academic achievement. We are committed to providing all students with the supports they need to learn, grow and achieve.

Accepting Schools

On November 30, 2011, Ontario introduced new legislation, which, if passed, will create safer and more accepting schools for all students.

The proposed legislation is the latest step in our Equity and Inclusive Education and Safe Schools Strategies that allows our children to learn in a safe and inclusive environment.

• Giving Bullied Students Hope
• Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act (February 1, 2010)
• Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy (2009)
• Making Ontario schools safer. Safe Schools Amendments (January 30, 2008)

Information for Parents on Safe Schools

There is a wide range of materials developed specifically for parents, including an overview of Ontario's approach to discipline, information on bullying prevention and new requirements for responding and reporting. Learn more.

Premier's Safe Schools Awards

Congratulations to last year's recipients of the Premier's Safe Schools Awards. This award recognizes exceptional and innovative work done by the safe schools teams to create a safe and inclusive school environment.

2010/11 Premier's Safe School's Awards Recipients.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Learn more about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, November 13 to 19, 2011