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.
- A Survey or Students in Grades 4 to 6 About Equity and Inclusive Education, Bullying/Harassment (PDF, 509 KB | Word, 509 KB)
- A Surveys for Students in Grades 7 to 12 About Equity and Inclusive Education, Bullying/Harassment (PDF, 273 KB | Word, 509 KB)
- A Survey for Parents About Equity and Inclusive Education, Bullying/Harassment (PDF, 222 KB | Word, 509 KB)
- A Survey for School Staff About Equity and Inclusive Education, Bullying/Harassment (PDF, 164 KB | Word, 509 KB)
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.
