1. Ensure that:
- a supervision program and a duty schedule are in place
- both regular and occasional staff know their duties
- the supervision program complies with collective agreements, board policies and procedures.
2. Consider specific supervision requirements; for example:
Critical times
- in the school yard/building before and immediately after school
- at recess, lunch hour and/or nutrition breaks and at other transition times
Critical areas
- in hallways, lunchrooms or cafeteria
- at bus arrival and departure zones
- high risk areas (e.g. physical education, laboratories, shops,
play equipment).
Ratios
- ensure a safe number of students per adult supervisor, based on age
and activities
Special situations
- school assemblies, dances, inclement weather, early dismissals
- circumstances particular to your students, school or community.
3. Follow the elements of a reasonable supervision policy.
4. Conduct a site safety audit:
Take into consideration such factors as lines of sight when developing the
supervision plan. Use your board’s safety audit checklist, or visit the OSBIE
website (www.osbie.on.ca) for a sample checklist.