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    Influence of Support Staff Strategies in Enhancing Learners Safety in Public Catholic Sponsored Secondary Schools in Kiambu County
    (THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, 2025-09) REGINA MUENI MUTISO
    The pertinent issues of the safety of learners in institutions of learning have become a global concern in educational platforms. Governments, schools and even churches have explored guidelines and policies that offer solutions. This study examined the influence of support staff on learner safety in Public sponsored Catholic secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following research questions: To what extent does the duties of a support staff influence the safety of learners? How does the relationships between Support Staff and Students influence the safety of learners? What influence does training and capacity building support staff have on safety of learners? What influence does job satisfaction of a support staff has on the safety of learners? How does administrative strategies influence safety of learners? The study was anchored on the Invitational Theory. A mixed methods research design was employed, targeting 86 Public sponsored Catholic secondary schools in Kiambu County. Through proportionate and purposive methods of sampling, 26 schools were selected. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and document analysis. Content validity was ensured through university supervisor reviews and reliability was tested using the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.7. Data analysis utilized SPSS version 26 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical standards were maintained throughout the study. The findings affirm that support staff are crucial in the safety of learners, they are effective when school cultures uphold the importance of each staff in facilitation of safe and supportive environments, well laid support systems, clear policies and continuous training. The study recommends national policies that define clear positions and roles of support staff that ensure safety of learners. While schools exhibit excellent endeavours in enhancing the safety of learners, there is need to make systematic investment to train, involve and assist support staff.