{"id":2377,"date":"2024-01-30T05:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T05:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/?p=2377"},"modified":"2024-03-28T05:28:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T05:28:49","slug":"celebrating-child-friendly-schools-in-jamaica-four-years-later-the-journey-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/?p=2377","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Child-Friendly Schools in Jamaica: Four Years Later &#8211; The Journey Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"gmd6c1c4c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmd6c1c4c gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrating Child-Friendly Schools in Jamaica: Four Years Later \u2013 The Journey Continues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">In 2020, the Ministry of Education and Youth, through the National College for Educational Leadership, in partnership with UNICEF Jamaica, embarked on a transformative journey in school leadership development with the inception of\u00a0 Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) course, which has led to more of our schools being mindful about the ways in which they facilitate learning spaces filled with compassion and joy. As we celebrate 4 years of this online, asynchronous course let us reflect on the positive impact these schools have had on the lives of young learners at large, and the remarkable achievements attained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Child-Friendly School is one that creates a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Based on principles contained in the 1990 Convention on the Rights of the Child this means implementing policies, practices and partnerships that support the whole child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this post-pandemic era, Jamaica has made great strides to improve and create child-friendly school environments that nurture students\u2019 social, emotional and academic growth. Since the inception of the CFS course, the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) has trained 18 cohorts, which includes over 1,100 system and school leaders from all 7 administrative regions. Education officers, principals, vice principals, guidance counsellors, Deans of Discipline, senior teachers and aspiring principals have all participated enthusiastically. Cohort 19 will commence in February 2024 with 60 educators poised and ready to become CFS Leadership Ambassadors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm12d117e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm12d117e gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gmf5a183c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gmf5a183c gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gmf1393f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmf1393f gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-9 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gmf1393f\" class=\"section-gmf1393f gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e44b3052c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e44b3052c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"446\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"http:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/print-rich-environment.jpg\" alt=\"Print Rich Environment, Grants Mountain Primary, Region 3\" class=\"wp-image-2378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/print-rich-environment.jpg 799w, https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/print-rich-environment-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/print-rich-environment-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Print Rich Environment, Grants Mountain Primary, Region 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm2c601e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm2c601e gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-3 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm2c601e\" class=\"section-gm2c601e gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Safe Spaces <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 CFS schools are working to create positive environments and eliminate corporal punishment and bullying. Classrooms and common areas are designed to be uplifting, positive spaces that also foster a sense of school pride and build life skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmd92eb67\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gmd92eb67 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gmf3edc9\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmf3edc9 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-9 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gmf3edc9\" class=\"section-gmf3edc9 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Health Services<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Many CFS schools now regularly offer basic health services, including on-site vision, hearing, dental screenings and general medical assessments. Schools also provide health education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Community Partnerships<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Counsellors, social workers and psychologists are partnering with our CFS schools to provide support for mental health and counselling services for students in need. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Co-Curricular Activities<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 CFS schools emphasize a coordinated offering of a range of sports, arts, music and skill-building programmes to foster talents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Nutrition Programmes <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Some CFS schools such as McNie All Age, Region 7\u00a0 \u00a0have prioritised access to nutritious breakfast and lunches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Upgraded infrastructure<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Others have worked on improving key school facilities such as science labs. <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"30\" src=\"\" alt=\"Text Box: Upgraded Chemistry lab, Mt. Alvernia High, Region 4\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm4ffa9a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm4ffa9a gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-3 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm4ffa9a\" class=\"section-gm4ffa9a gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/safe-play-space.jpg\" alt=\"Safe Play space, Jamaica House Basic School, Region 1\" class=\"wp-image-2379\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/safe-play-space.jpg 306w, https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/safe-play-space-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safe Play space, Jamaica House Basic School, Region 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/catering.jpg\" alt=\"Upgraded Chemistry lab, Mt. Alvernia High, Region 4\" class=\"wp-image-2380\" style=\"width:301px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/catering.jpg 596w, https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/catering-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upgraded Chemistry lab, Mt. Alvernia High, Region 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While celebrating the progress made, it is important to keep advocating for continued improvement. Areas that still need enhancement and form part of the overall national education transformation process include: expanding access to technology, further training of teachers in child psychology and inclusive practices, ensuring schools are environmentally sustainable and practicing differentiated instruction and the ongoing upgrading of school facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The additional component of a CFS Post-training Reflection has given the NCEL insight into the creativity, talent and innovations that will continue to unfold in <a href=\"#_ftn1\" id=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a>years to come. We know the CFS approach will continue to make its mark on all schools across the seven administrative regions and we are especially proud that our CFS Leadership Ambassadors will continue to facilitate the sharing of CFS Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, 12 additional CFS Leadership Ambassadors were identified across all regions, including the confirmation of Regional Ambassadors for regions 3 and 5. Congratulations to Mr Rohan Lawrence, Principal of Grants Mountain Primary and Dr Paulette Frank, Senior Teacher at Maggotty High School respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among these ambassadors, we must highlight and salute our early childhood and multigrade practitioners who have contributed to enhancing their school plants with the integration policies that promote the four principles of Child-Friendly Schools <em>(Inclusivity, Democratic Participation, Child-Centredness and Protection).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With continued effort and commitment from educators, families, communities, partners like UNICEF and the government, we are confident that Jamaica can achieve the goal of having all of our schools be child-friendly schools. Our children deserve learning environments that encourage them to develop, safely in every way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<cite>[1] George-Ann Stewart-<em>Goshen Primary<\/em>, Judith Richards-<em>Alley Primary<\/em>, Andrea Rickketts-<em>Kilsyth Primary and Infant<\/em>, Shelly-Ann Johnson-<em>Pleasant Valley Primary and Infant<\/em>, Symone Edwards-Johnson-<em>Harewood Primary and Infant<\/em><strong>, Rohan Lawrence<\/strong>\u2013<em>Grants Mountain Primary<\/em>, Jacqueline Mullings- <em>Steer Town Primary &Junior High<\/em>, Carolin Hume-<em>Mt. Alvernia High<\/em>, Christine Hews-Johnson- <em>Denham Town High<\/em>, Doreen Evans- <em>Annunciation Early Childhood Institution & Brain Builder Centre<\/em>, <strong>Dr Paulette Frank<\/strong>\u2013<em>Maggotty High<\/em>, Veronica Parkinson-Burnett- <em>Jamaica House Basic<\/em>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"section-18b10544-40f6-4bb1-9327-634689b7e012\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-team gutentor-section gutentor-team team-template1\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"gutentor-block-header\"><div class=\"gutentor-section-title enable-title-design seperator-bottom text-left\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-title\"><strong><em>Authored by:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentor-grid-column grid-lg-3 grid-md-4 grid-12\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-image team-template1 gutentor-single-item-0\"><div class=\"gutentor-template-wrapper\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"http:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CK1A2627_CAMIELLE-MICHAEL-PATTERSON-scaled-e1692135949382.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"2048\" width=\"1706\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-content\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Camielle Michael-Patterson<\/h3><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-designation\">Programmes Officer<\/p><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-desc\">National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL)<br>January 30, 2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs"],"gutentor_comment":0,"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Celebrating Child-Friendly Schools in Jamaica: Four Years Later - The Journey Continues - The National College for Educational Leadership<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/?p=2377\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Celebrating Child-Friendly Schools in Jamaica: Four Years Later - The Journey Continues - The National College for Educational Leadership\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/?p=2377\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The National College for Educational Leadership\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NCELJamaica\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-01-30T05:27:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-03-28T05:28:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/ncel.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/print-rich-environment.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"799\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"446\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ncel_admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ncel_admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ncel.gov.jm\\\/?p=2377#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ncel.gov.jm\\\/?p=2377\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"ncel_admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ncel.gov.jm\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/9e877c44c65114b1c2cdf6294e37b6e8\"},\"headline\":\"Celebrating Child-Friendly Schools in Jamaica: Four Years Later &#8211; 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