In the wake of concerns about the safety of schoolchildren, the Ministry of Education yesterday issued a circular to regional education officers and others on best practices.
The circular was issued by the Assistant Chief Education Officer – School Support Services. It reminded teachers, students and parents of the importance of staying vigilant and for students to make safe decisions when interacting with others, particularly outside of school.
For students, the circular admonished that they should never go anywhere with a stranger, they should trust their instincts, know their routes, wherever possible travel with friends or classmates and always inform a trusted adult if strangers try to approach them.
