On this page access information, supports and services related to safety and injury prevention for schools.
Personal safety and injury prevention are essential to active and healthy living. Education in these areas help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to create safer environments, make better choices and prevent injuries. Positive behaviours in personal safety affect overall health and well-being.
Public health nurses work to enhance the health and well-being of school communities. Learn about how public health nurses support schools in Halton Region.
The Halton Region Health Department works to promote the health and developmental potential of children and youth. Public health nurses work to enhance the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of entire school communities.
Public health nurses work collaboratively on policies, programs and building environments that promote mental health, healthy eating behaviours, access to nutritious food, and prevent substance use/misuse. Public health nurses also provide information and resources on other health topics.
All Halton Region schools have access to the following:
General safety
Helmets
Road safety
Helmet safety and concussions
UV protection
Concussion
Concussion information to share with parents: