The elimination of abusive behaviours through prevention and effective intervention is actively supported. Both linguistic sectors are in the process of revising their health curriculum. The direction of draft documents is to make health learning proactive and focused on overall wellness. To further support the physical education curriculum, a central office physical education consultant has been recently hired. The program has been evaluated, and decisions regarding provincial implementation will be made in the near future.
Emphasis is on early intervention and prevention.
Education has focused its energies on the early years through preventative measures such as smaller class sizes, compulsory kindergarten and literacy initiatives. The Department of Education is developing a document describing a kindergarten early identification tool for children at risk. Behaviour mentors and workers can refer students to treatment and alternative learning centres. Additional supports are provided under the Support Services to Education agreement with the Departments of Health and Wellness and Family and Community Services, including social workers, clinical psychologists, speech language pathologists, nurses, and other rehabilitation services. Offer a variety of services related to wellness such as the Summer Reading Club for children and young people, as well as the Literacy Program for Kids.