Description
The goal of the project is to prepare school employees to prevent conflicts, to manage emergency situations at the workplace if the need arises, and to create institutional support for improving social dialogue, decent work and a safer working place. The project conducts training for 150 participants to increase their competence in preventing third party violence in their workplaces, in accordance with European multi-sectorial guidelines for third party violence and sexual harassment prevention. The project is implemented in cooperation with employers and trade unions, with the objective to improve social dialogue through measures that improve the quality of teaching, services and communication. Two study groups amongst the target group will be organised to take advantage of the experiences of Norwegian schools. Suitable Norwegian schools and institutions were recommended by the Norwegian trade unions UNIO, which cooperates with the Czech partner.
Summary of project results
The project was initiated to address the growing frequency of cases of violence against teachers and other school staff committed by students or their family members. The victims of the attack often end up on sick leave and unable to work, face psychological problems or even leave their job forever. The project's outputs contributed to a better preparedness of school employees to prevent conflicts, manage emergency situations at the workplace if the need arises and to create institutional support for maintaining the output of the project based on better social dialogue, decent work and safer working environments. The project was implemented in cooperation with the employers and the trade unions, with the objective to improve the social dialogue via e.g. improving quality of teaching, services and better communication etc. There was no formal agreement with Norwegian entities. However, KS and Norwegian unions working with teachers have contributed with their experience and competence. The project has contributed to strengthen mutual learning and experiences among Czech and Norwegian schools.
Summary of bilateral results