Policy Statement At HomeLearners Network, operated by SelfDesign Learning Foundation, we are committed to providing our users with exceptional service. As providing this service involves the collection, use and disclosure of some personal information about our users, protecting their personal information is one of our highest priorities. Respecting our users’ privacy and safeguarding their personal […]
Author: Michelle Sim
Educational Environment of Safety, Acceptance, Respect
Policy Statement SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is committed to a learning and working environment that is safe, respectful, and accepting, promoting and striving to provide inclusivity, equity, diversity, and belonging within our educational programmatic offerings as well as administrative, contractual, and relational domains of the SelfDesign Learning Community. Definitions None Policy SelfDesign Learning Foundation will […]
Whistleblower Policy
Policy Statement SelfDesign Learning Foundation is committed to observing high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities, practicing honesty and integrity in fulfilling responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Definitions Whistleblower – a person, often an employee, who reveals information about activity within a private […]
WorkSafeBC Contractor Coverage
General Statements All employers are legally required to have WorkSafeBC coverage unless the employer is exempt. An employer is a person or firm that hires workers or unregistered subcontractors and an employer can be a self-employed proprietor, partnership, corporation, society, or any other type of legal entity. Scope SDLF registered for WorkSafeBC insurance coverage because […]
Dispute Resolution
General Statements Conflict and disagreements are common events in most organizations. They should be welcomed and viewed as an indicator of a healthy culture. Conflict can be constructive. Managed well, it promotes change and adaptation, awareness of self and others. It can even strengthen relationships and heighten morale. Managed poorly however, conflict can also be […]
Working in Isolation
General Statements Workers who carry out their role in isolation are at a higher risk than those who work with others, especially if the worker is asked to work late hours. If something happens to a lone worker, how do they let others know in order to get help? SelfDesign’s policy for checking the well-being […]
Working from Home
Preamble SDLF Learning Foundation ( ‘SDLF’ or ‘the organization’) contractors work remotely. Often this means that contractors are working in their own homes or in the homes of families whose children are enrolled in SDLF programs. This policy outlines the working in home environments safety roles and responsibilities for the organization and for SDLF contractors. […]
Occupational Health and Safety
General Statements This policy demonstrates SelfDesign Learning Foundation’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for work and study in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act Section 3, Division 3, and with standards set forth by WorkSafe BC in its document, “How to Implement a Formal Occupational Health and Safety Program.” Scope All contractors […]
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
General Statements Bullying and harassment are not acceptable or tolerated in the SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF). This policy is specific to SDLF/C contractors whose WorkSafeBC coverage is paid for by SDLF. Families/learners experiencing bullying or harassment in the learning community please refer to Policy 3.3.1, and/or to the Anti-Bullying Policy & Procedure on the policies website. […]
Contractor Compliance Policy
Policy SelfDesign Learning Foundation contracts/hires individuals based on the highest level of professional standards. However, if an action, or lack of action, by a contractor/employee does not meet these standards (including those standards required by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education and Child Care), and/or organizational policies, and/or Provincial or Federal laws, […]