A new TSC circular on student safety in educational institutions.
For students’ overall growth and academic achievement, it is crucial to ensure their safety and wellbeing while they are in the classroom. In addition to pertinent laws like the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act of 2012 and the Education Act, Article 53 of the Kenyan Constitution offers unambiguous rules and safeguards against cruel treatment or punishment.
Bullying: Schools need to be proactive in their efforts to eradicate bullying in all its manifestations, be it verbal, physical, or psychological. It shouldn’t be possible for student leaders to penalize other students.
The use of corporal punishment is strictly forbidden, and teachers who are discovered using it risk disciplinary or legal action. Keeping sticks or other punishment tools on hand is regarded as a professional transgression.
Forced Repetition: Since it violates the Basic Education Act, learners shouldn’t be made to repeat grades. Rather, kids ought to receive assistance in moving on to the subsequent lesson and finishing each learning cycle.
Holiday Tuition: Schools are required to follow the Ministry of Education’s specified term dates; students should not be kept in school over the summer or let back in before the school’s official opening dates.
mandated Learning Hours: To maintain uniformity in the delivery of education, schools should make sure that students follow the mandated reporting and departure times.
Safety Standards: To create a favorable learning environment, schools’ physical infrastructure, such as their classrooms, dorms, and playgrounds, must adhere to safety regulations.
Sexual Abuse: Any allegations of sexual abuse, whether they occur inside or outside of the school, need to be looked into right away, documented, and dealt with quickly. It is the duty of headteachers and educators to safeguard students from sexual abuse.
Drug and Substance misuse: Strict policies should be put in place in schools to shield students from the dangers of drug and substance misuse. Programs for guidance and counseling should be expanded in order to better inform students, parents, and guardians about the risks associated with substance misuse.
Harmful Cultural Practices: To address harmful cultural practices that may have an adverse effect on students’ well-being and academic development, such as child labor, early marriages, and exploitation, school administrators should work with law enforcement agencies.
School environments can be made safe and helpful for students to excel in academics, social studies, and other areas by giving priority to these issues and putting in place the necessary policies and actions.
A new TSC circular on student safety in educational institutions.
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