TTUTA's PROPOSED STRATEGIES TO CURB
VIOLENCE AND INDISCIPLINE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

1. All schools develop a Code of Conduct - A collaborative effort involving students, teachers and administration - to be ready for the new term.

2. A collaborative effort between Ministry of Education and media to highlight positive happenings at schools - TV; Radio; Newspaper.

3. Functioning of student councils in all secondary schools by the beginning of the new school term January 2004.

4. Filling of all vacancies in schools.

5. Out of school constructive suspension for ringleaders in violence. Suspension must be continued where this is necessary. Suspension must be rehabilitative in nature.

6. Organized developmental supervision in all schools - to include Principal; management team and relevant school supervision.

7. Organized referral system for all schools.

8. Management Evaluation Committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of Education, TTUTA, NPTA and the Principals' Associations.

9. Zero tolerance where criminal activities are involved. Law enforcement and judiciary to act expeditiously in such cases

10. Discussions between TTUTA and the Ministry of Education on the new curriculum to determine relevance etc.

11. Adequate competent security system at all schools (Primary, Secondary and Senior Comprehensive). Security personnel to be provided with communication devices to be used to solicit assistance as required.

12. Setting up of student and teacher support groups.

13. Total ban on incendiary devices.

14. Frequent police patrols around high-risk schools.

15. Speedy implementation of a supply teacher programme.

16. Development of a culture of peace for the schools.

17. Teacher training and orientation programmes.

18. Massive campaign in quality parenting involving seminars and media programmes.