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Code of Conduct
AIM: TO KEEP PUPILS AND STAFF SAFE AT ALL TIMES BE AWARE
All staff have a duty to keep pupils safe and protect them from physical or emotional harm.
If a safeguarding issue is suspected, pass information, without delay to one of the Schools Designated Teachers
Staff have a duty of care to themselves (Health & Safety At Work Act 1974).
All staff to read and be aware of Child Protection & Confidentiality Policies.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Do not share confidential information about a pupil with any person, other than on a professional need to know basis
- Never promise complete confidentiality to a pupil prior to, during, or after a disclosure
- Never pass on confidential information to “outsiders”, without first seeking guidance from the Senior Leadership Team
- All data covered by the Data Protection Act should be treated in accordance with the Act i.e. with real care!
CONTACT & PHYSICAL CONTACT
- Do not give your personal details to pupils or parents.
- Always use school e-mail address.
- Any unwelcome communications from pupils or parents should be reported immediately.
- Physical contact should never be secretive or for personal gratification or of a type which may be considered indecent.
- For some pupils staff will need to initiate physical contact for care, emotional support or safety needs. Be self-aware and always follow guidelines in physical contact policy.
BROOKFIELDS SCHOOL IS A NO SMOKING SITE-DISCIPLINIARY
ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IF BREACHED
As a sustainable school all stakeholders should save energy and care for the school
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
- Do not use physical intimidation or invade a pupil’s space
- Do not use force as a form of punishment
- Do not use sarcasm, demeaning or insensitive comments
- Always try to remain calm and defuse situations before they escalate
- Never try to bar a pupil’s ‘way’ or to physically prevent them from leaving a room unless it is done clearly for their safety or the safety of others
POWER AND TRUST
- Do not use your power to intimidate, threaten, coerce or undermine pupils
- Do not engage in sexual activity with any pupil, Key Stage 5 included
- Be aware how your action may be viewed by others
- Do not be seen to be paying special attention to a particular pupil
ONE TO ONE SITUATIONS
- Avoid meeting in remote, secluded areas of the school
- Ensure there is visual access and/or an open door
- Try to ensure other staff are around or at least aware of meetings
- Do not use engaged or equivalent signs
- If you have reason to be concerned prior to a meeting arrange for a colleague to be present
PROPRIETY
- Do not behave in such a manner that would lead any reasonable person to question your suitability to work with children or act as a role model
- Do not make sexual remarks to a pupil or behave in any way which could be interpreted as sexually suggestive or provocative
- Do not discuss your own sexual preferences or sexual relationships with or in the presence of pupils
- Do not use pupil toilets when pupils in school
SHOWERS AND CHANGING
Pupils are entitled to privacy therefore
- Do not use pupil toilets when pupils in school
- Announce your intention of entering
- Avoid visually intrusive behaviour
- Only touch pupils where, due to their needs it is necessary, always follow guidelines in physical contact policy.
CONTROL AND PHYSICAL INTERVENTION
- Always try to diffuse situations without physical intervention
- You may intervene to prevent pupils from injuring themselves or others
- Only use reasonable force
- Follow ProcActSCIP Policy and Procedure
- Attend all ProActSCIP training and refreshers
TRANSPORTING PUPILS
- You should not transport pupils in your own vehicle, especially 1:1, without consent
- You should have a valid insurance
- Never transport a pupil to hospital in your own vehicle following an accident. Call an ambulance immediately and inform the school
- When making a home visit always refer to the protocol
DRESS & USE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Dress decently, safely and appropriately
- Avoid ties or jewellery if working with certain pupils (see dress code)
- All mobile phones must be kept on ‘silent’ and only used during personal break times
- Please refer to ‘Safe Use of Internet’ agreements
- Do not chew gum on the school site
PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEO IMAGES
- Only record images where there is a justifiable need
- Ensure colleagues are aware you are recording
- Images may not be displayed without parental/carer consent
- No photos/videos of school events/activities should be taken by parents/carers/visitors without permission from a member of the Senior Leadership Team
