Education and Early Childhood Development

September 9, 2025

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, today announced that Kids in the Know, a body safety program for kids, will be available in all K-9 classrooms in Newfoundland and Labrador this school year. Minister Davis was joined by Bev Moore Davis with the Miles for Smiles Foundation at St. Francis of Assisi School in Outer Cove.

Kids in the Know is the Canadian Centre for Child Protections’ national safety education program. The program engages student with interactive activities to help build skills that increase personal safety and reduce risk of victimization online and offline.

Kids in the Know is currently offered in all K-3 classrooms in the province. Professional learning for educators for grades 4-9 will occur this October to ensure a full implementation of the program this school year. {....}

To see the full release, visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.