Schools, parents/caregivers, and community partners can work together to provide effective
support plans for at-risk children by:
Grades 1-12
setting achievable goals and expectations for children
setting children up to experience success
providing education supports for children
mentoring and modelling the importance of school life
promoting anti-BULLYING strategies and programs
promoting school- and community-based recreational, sports, arts, and cultural programs
creating inviting, warm, supportive, and child-friendly school and community environments;
ensuring that school and community environments are respectful of children and adults
creating safe environments for children to feel confident and experiment with risk
emphasizing parental involvement and interaction with the school and the child’s education.
(Middle Childhood Matters: A Framework to Promote Healthy Development of Children 6 to 12,
page 16)