Superweek Staff Personal Information Form

I confirm that I am able to work in the capacity expected of me, and that I understand that I have a responsibility to disclose any information about any changes in personal circumstances or health concerns that may impact on my ability to fulfil my role.

Code of Conduct

1. Be professional and maintain the highest standards of professional behaviour at all times.

2. Recognise the trust placed in adults by children, and recognise the power held over children by adults. Treat this trust and this power with the highest responsibility.

3. Try to work in an open and accountable manner at all times. Work in the view of others wherever possible, be wary of working alone and unobserved, and be willing to accept question or criticism regarding good practice.

4. Expect others to work in an open and accountable manner. Question and criticise the practice of others if necessary.

5. Maintain a professional relationship with children. Any contact which could be construed by others as grooming or any sexual contact with a child is unacceptable and could lead to disciplinary or legal action.

6. When on a Superweek, never be under the influence of drink, drugs or any illegal substance.

7. Use appropriate and respectful forms of discipline and communication. Physical aggression, intimidation, verbal abuse and persistent shouting are not acceptable. Any form of assault (e.g. hitting, punching, kicking, slapping) is illegal and also completely unacceptable.

8. Use appropriate language, don’t swear, and never make sexual or suggestive comments to a child. If a child makes such comments, be prepared to enforce these boundaries in your response.

9. Do not appear to favour one child or show interest on one child more than another.

10. Do your utmost to treat children fairly irrespective of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious belief or sexual identity.

11. Use physical contact with children only where necessary. If contact is necessary change the approach if the child appears uncomfortable.

12. Be aware of situations that could be misunderstood or manipulated by others. For example, if a monitor is alone with a child in a changing room, he or she may lay themselves open to allegations of misconduct.

13. Be vigilant and aware of how actions can be misinterpreted by children. Actions made with good intentions can seem intrusive or intimidating to some children. Sometimes children become attracted to adults working with them. Adults should be aware of their actions, and should sensitively address any misunderstandings.