Art of Protest Policies

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

As a member of staff or a volunteer for Art of Protest we would you like you to:  Implement our policies and procedures  Report any concerns about or allegations of abuse to our Designated Safeguarding Lead Listen to any concerns that parents or young people might have  Do not engage in any behaviour that constitutes any form of abuse  Respect your position of trust and maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships  Keep first aid and safeguarding training up to date (where appropriate)Make sure you have the appropriate staffing ratios of adults to participant  Respect children’s trust and rights whilst being honest and open with them  Do not discriminate against anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or ability  Administer first aid if an injury occurs where appropriate and call for help when necessary  Use constructive and positive methods of developing skills, without humiliating or harming them   Challenge and address instances of poor, negative, aggressive or bullying behaviour amongst young people  Lead by example  Develop positive relationships with parents/carers and keep them updated of their child’s development/progress  Help make Art of Protest a friendly and welcoming place to be As a member of our staff, we understand you have the right to:  Enjoy the time you spend with us and be supported in your role  Be informed of our safeguarding procedures and what you need to do if something isn’t right  Have access to ongoing training and support  Be listened to  Be involved and contribute towards decisions that affect Art of Protest  Be respected and treated fairly  Feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality or ability  Be protected from physical or emotional abuse from children or parents and be supported to resolve conflictI confirm that I have been made fully aware of, and understand the contents of the code of conduct Please complete the details below and return this completed form to Gemma Waygood Name :  _____________________                                              Signature:  _____________________Date:                   _____________________Links to relevant policies:Safeguarding Children and Young People Health and safety Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Safeguarding Adult Policy Anti-bullying Positive behaviour and restraint policy  Managing allegations against staff and volunteersComplaints procedure WhistleblowingCode of conductIncident and RIDDORSafer recruitment Data Protection and Confidentiality