Views of Local Administrators on the Creation of Safe Schools

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the views of local administrators about the current situation and the situation that should be about safe school. The research is a phenomenological qualitative research. The data were obtained by semi-structured interview form and analyzed with thematic content analysis technique. It has been determined that the current situation regarding the safe school is troublesome in many places, and situations such as fighting, bullying, and confusion in accessing the school are experienced. Regarding the situation that should be related to the safe school; It is emphasized that effective physical and social measures should be taken in order to prevent fighting and bullying in the school, and it is important to raise the awareness of families in the fight against harmful habits. However, the opinion that preventive practices should be included in cooperation with all stakeholders and serious inspections of canteens and cafeterias should be made in order to prevent fighting and bullying in and around the school. As a result, it is accepted that schools do not have the characteristics of a safe school at a sufficient level and that preventive measures should be taken in coordination with the school administration and all stakeholders in order to establish a safe school.