This Code of Conduct establishes clear expectations for all children and adults at risk participating in our activities.

The Code is designed to:

• Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.

• Promote honesty, fairness, respect, and kindness.
• Encourage responsibility for personal conduct.
• Support positive relationships and the resolution of disagreements.
• Provide clarity on the actions to be taken when the Code is breached.

Expected Behaviour

Participants must:

• Demonstrate good manners and treat all individuals with respect.
• Be friendly, supportive, and helpful.
• Listen attentively and follow instructions.
• Respect personal boundaries.

Participants must not:

• Engage in disrespectful or bullying behaviour, including online.
• Act in a manner that is dangerous or harmful.
• Frighten, embarrass, or cause physical or verbal harm.
• Engage in sexual behaviour without valid consent.

The role of parents and guardians:

We believe that parents and guardians are integral to encouraging positive behaviour and we will always try to involve them in decisions where appropriate. We will always inform them if a participant receives a formal or final warning about their behaviour, unless such disclosure would place the child at risk. In certain circumstances, information may be shared with statutory agencies (e.g., social services, police, schools) in accordance with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Consequences for breaching the Code

If your behaviour is abusive, dangerous or hurtful to others we may have to help support you to make better choices. All our decisions will be written down with a reason for any course of action.

Minor or first‑time incidents: Staff or volunteers will explain expectations and provide support to encourage improved behaviour.

Written warning: Repeated or more serious breaches may result in a formal warning, restrictions on participation, and notification of parents/guardians.

Final warning: Where behaviour does not improve, or in cases of serious misconduct, a final warning may be issued. Parents/guardians will be consulted, and additional support services may be considered. A final warning may be issued before a formal warning if your behaviour is serious.

Exclusion: As a last resort, or in cases of serious risk or disruption, exclusion may be imposed. This may occur without prior warnings if behaviour is sufficiently serious.

Examples

All outcomes will be proportionate and necessary. A problem-solving escalation approach will be taken in most cases.

• Persistent disruption may result in early collection by parents/guardians.
• Bullying may lead to short reflective exclusions.
• Serious incidents involving injury, sexual harm, or discriminatory behaviour may result in permanent exclusion.

Issue Date

November 2025

Date of Next Update

 November 2026

This policy is next due for a general review on the above date. It may however be reviewed and updated earlier, in the event of a change in requirements, or relevant legislation.