Safe Schools


School Climate Surveys

An anonymous school climate survey conducted on a regular basis can help schools:

  • Assess perceptions of safety – from students, parents and school staff
  • Make informed planning decisions about programs to help prevent bullying and promote safe and inclusive schools
  • Determine the effectiveness of their programs on an ongoing basis
  • Build and sustain a positive school climate.

Revised Sample Surveys

The surveys should include not just students, but also parents and school staff as they play a key role in contributing to a positive school climate.

These new surveys now include questions:

  • relating to equity and inclusive education
  • about incidents of sexual, gender-based bullying and homophobia

while continuing to ask about other forms of bullying.

And for the first time the surveys are available in text format so school boards and principals can adapt them to their local needs.

Schools will be required to conduct school climate surveys at regular intervals. The results will help educators set goals to improve the climate and learning environment of their schools.