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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