NTTP Code of Conduct -
(to be
read in conjunction with the Conduct section of the Course Handbook)
I
understand that as successful completion of this course leads to admission =
to a
professional body I am required, during my studies, to adhere to the expect=
ations
of conduct endorsed by the teaching profession. I understand that breaches =
of
these expectations may lead to disciplinary action including my exclusion f=
rom
the course and/or the inability of NTTP to provide me with a supportive
professional reference.
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I undertake to behave in a manner appropriate to my position as a trainee tea= cher and understand that behaviour including, for example, dishonesty, indecency, harassment, bullying, violence, abuse of drugs or alcohol will lead to disciplinary action, which may include consideration of any criminal conviction, whether or not the offence(s) are directly related= to my studies. I further undertake to inform the Programme Manager, without de= lay, should I be subject to a criminal conviction or caution after the submissio= n of my application for CRB Enhanced Disclosure. I understand that a criminal conviction or caution may lead= to my suspension or expulsion from some or all aspects of the course and that = this may lead to the need for my studies to be extended. I also understand that = the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1975)= does not apply to the teaching profession and that should I be subject to a criminal conviction or caution it will never be considered “spentR= 21;. I recognise that in the course of my studies I will be placed in a position= of trust and that as such I am subject to the requirements of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000.<= o:p>
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will at
all times treat children, colleagues, staff and =
any
other members of the Partnership with due respect and conduct myself in a
professional, honest, decent and courteous manner. I will use language
appropriate to the situation and people involved. I will accept my
responsibility to ensure that children are treated with respect and free fr=
om
abuse. In schools I will always work in a place which is accessible to othe=
rs
and in which I can be observed working. I will not take or agree to meet,
children outside school premises without another responsible adult present.=
I
will not make unnecessary physical contact with children. I will report any
suspicion that a child is being abused to the school’s named person
(usually the Headteacher). I will acquire an understanding of working with
diversity, including gender, race and culture, in order to work with childr=
en,
staff and parents appropriately. I will be mindful of the difficulties some
groups may face and ensure personal prejudices and stereotypical views do n=
ot
influence my judgements or actions. I understand that I will have access to
confidential personal information and that I am required to comply with the
Data Protection Act. I understand that I may not disclose this information =
to
any third party, other than in accordance with the conventions regarding us=
e of
personal information for use in research for the purposes of completing
assignments or in accordance with the law. Any personal information used in
assignments or tasks will have all means of identifying the subject removed=
.
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will
ensure that I maintain, both in the centre and in schools, a standard of dr=
ess
that will be perceived as professional by such persons as I may encounter in
the pursuit of my studies.
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he
content of the course meets the requirements of Qualified Teacher Status an=
d I
will pursue my studies with due diligence, ensuring that I avail myself of =
the
educational opportunities made available. I will take responsibility for my=
own
learning through attendance at lectures, workshops and periods of school
experience and through being suitably prepared for them. I will notify the
Partnership, in accordance with the guidelines issued, if I am to be absent
from any part of the course, due to sickness or other reasons, and I will m=
ake
up the lost learning opportunities. I will immediately inform the Programme
Manager if I am suffering from an infectious disease such as chicken pox,
German measles (rubella), impetigo, measles, scarlet
fever and slapped cheek disease, (Parvovirus). I will not disrupt the deliv=
ery
of teaching or the learning experience of fellow trainee teachers and will =
not
jeopardise the health and safety of those involved, both at the centre and =
in
schools.
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I
understand that attendance at lectures is compulsory. I undertake to complete the approp=
riate
absence forms and to make up work missed through illness or other circumsta=
nces
covered within the Partnership’s Absence Policy. I will be prepared for lectures to=
start
promptly and ensure I have made adequate arrangements to be in on time, not
using traffic as an excuse for lateness.&n=
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I will not leave a lecture once it has started without seeking
permission from the tutor. I
undertake to be scrupulous about signing in and out of the building, and
signing lecture registers. I
understand that records of attendance and lateness will be kept by the
Partnership and may be used as evidence when awarding qualifications or wri=
ting
references. I will submit wor=
k in
accordance with the instructions in the Handbook.
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will
ensure I know and maintain at all times the school policy on control, rewar=
ds
and punishment, recognising that it is illegal to use physical means of
punishment.
I=
will
have due regard to the safety of pupils at all times as outlined by Section=
7
of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the extension of the
regulations to trainee teachers for employment (1994) which place a duty on=
me
to take reasonable care for the health and safety of myself and anyone else=
who
may be affected by my acts or omissions, and to co-operate as much as neces=
sary
in full compliance with the obligations imposed on my employer by health and
safety legislation.
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I
understand that if I behave dishonestly during the assessment process
(including plagiarism or other forms of cheating) or in relation to my
attendance or the attendance of others by falsifying signatures or other me=
ans
I will be subject to disciplinary action.
Internet Code of Conduct
I understand that the Internet is to be used in order to support the operat=
ions
of the Partnership. I will ensure that I do not infringe any copyright
restrictions on materials accessed or transmitted via the Internet.
I will avoid deliberately accessing any material that might be considered
offensive or inappropriate. This includes all racist and sexist information,
together with any material that might be considered to be pornographic. It =
also
includes sites promoting violence, offensive language and unlawful conduct.=
I understand that all use of the Internet is logged and that these logs are
periodically inspected.
I will report any accidental accessing of such material to the Partnership =
Administrator
so that it may be noted and the fact recorded.
I will ensure that files downloaded from the Internet are checked for virus=
es
before being used and ensure that appropriate action is taken if a virus is
detected.
I will ensure that any use I make of email facilities will not contain ille=
gal,
lewd or offensive materials or language, or be used to send bulk emails apa=
rt
from those which may be considered to be necessary to support my work as a
trainee teacher
I will ensure that I do not send emails that are defamatory or libellous in
nature and that could result in legal action being taken against me.
I will not allow access to the Internet facility to other users.
I understand that abuse of the Internet facilities available to trainee tea=
chers
will be managed under the provisions of NTTP’s Disciplinary Procedures
and the circumstances encountered will be fully investigated by senior staf=
f.
Such abuse is viewed as a very serious violation of the Partnership's
Disciplinary Code which may, subject to the circumstances, be categorised as
acts of Gross Misconduct, i.e. the misconduct is deemed to be of such a nat=
ure
that it fundamentally breaches the contractual relation ship between you and
the Partnership and in such situations you will be dismissed without notice.
Some circumstances could further lead to criminal proceedings being taken
against you.