GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTING SCHOOL SAFETY OPERATIONS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PHRAE PROVINCIAL EDUCATION OFFICE
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This research aimed to 1) study the operational conditions based on hazard management guidelines in private schools under the jurisdiction of the Phrae Provincial Education Office, and 2) study the guidelines for promoting safety operations in these educational institutions. The research methodology was divided into two phases. Phase 1 involved studying the operational conditions, with a sample group consisting of 28 school administrators and 214 teachers, totaling 242 participants determined by the Krejcie and Morgan table. Data were collected using questionnaires. Phase 2 involved studying the guidelines for promoting safety operations, utilizing 5 experts selected through purposive sampling as key informants. Data were collected via interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that.
- Regarding the operational conditions, the highest level of implementation for human violence hazards was the use of secure and confidential reporting processes for students. For accidental hazards, the highest implementation was regularly inspecting and maintaining buildings and equipment, as well as keeping walkways and risk areas well-lit and free of obstacles. For rights violation hazards, the highest implementation was using secure and confidential reporting processes for rights violations or academic stress. For physical and mental health hazards, regularly organizing diverse health promotion activities showed the highest implementation.
- The guidelines for promoting safety operations indicated that school administrators should strictly prioritize safety by conducting workshops to plan comprehensive threat prevention for both current and emerging hazards. Recommendations also include appointing specialized security committees for regular environmental inspections, establishing counseling centers, and collaborating with external networks for rapid response. Finally, schools should develop the incident response skills of personnel, organize creative activities to cultivate empathy, and establish equitable care measures for vulnerable students, thereby transforming the schools into safe spaces conducive to the holistic development of learners.
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