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EXITLEFT CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT

EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

As an Employee/Volunteer, I am responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of children and young people in this workplace.

I will not:

• Subject a child to any form of corporal punishment, social isolation, immobilisation, sexual suggestion, offence or misconduct.
• Direct a child to perform in a sexually provocative or unsafe manner.
• Communicate with a child in ways that are likely to humiliate, frighten or distress the child.
• Use tobacco products or possess or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at any time while working with children.
• Develop any ‘special’ relationships with children that could be seen as grooming or favouritism such as the offering of gifts or special treatment.
• Do things of a personal nature that a child can do for themselves, such as toileting or changing clothes.

I will:

• Treat children with respect and be a positive role model in my conduct with them.
• Communicate with the children in an age-appropriate and realistic manner.
• Set clear boundaries about appropriate behaviour between myself and a child.
• Only have physical contact with a child in ways that are appropriate to my professional or agreed role and responsibilities.
• Be willing to listen and respond appropriately to a child’s views and concerns.
• Respond quickly, fairly and transparently to any serious complaints made by a child or related to a child.
• Abide by any mandatory reporting obligations.

 I agree to abide by this Child Safe Code of Conduct.

Signed by the Employee/Volunteer:_________________________________ Date:___ /____ /______

Print name:______________________________

Policy authorised by: Ian Williams, Owner and Principal Date: 1/1/2024