For ALL group members: - Adults and Children

YOU SHOULD:

Play your part in helping to develop an ethos where all people matter and are treated equally and with respect and dignity.
Adhere to the rules, policies and procedures of our affiliated bodies ie Scottish Community Drama Association and National Operatic and Dramtic Association.
Always adhere to the safety regulations as stated in the group Rules for performing on stage, thereby ensuring the safety of all group member.
Involve group members in the group thereby promoting a culture of good teamwork within the group.
Always listen sympathetically to ideas from group members as they may benefit the effective running and camaraderie of the group.
Always follow a policy of inclusion when accepting members into the group – and wherever possible make necessary adaptations to enable those with physical or mental disabilities to participate in our group.
Always pay membership fees on time.

YOU SHOULD:

Always put the care, welfare and safety needs of the child first.
Listen attentively to any ideas and views a child wants to share with you.
Respect a child’s culture (eg faith and religious beliefs)
Respect a child’s right to privacy and personal space.
Respond sensitively to children who seem anxious about participating in certain activities.
Speak to a member of the group committee/Child Protection Officer (CPO) if you suspect that a child is experiencing bullying or harassment.
Be aware of the vulnerability of some groups of children to being isolated (eg children with disabilities, learning difficulties, children from Gypsy & traveller communities, Black & Minority Ethnic children)
Ensure that when you are working with children you are at least within sight or hearing of other adults.
Listen carefully to any child who ‘tells you’ (sometimes through drawings and behaviour as well as words) that they are being harmed and report what you have discovered immediately to the CPO.
Report immediately any suspicion that a child could be at risk of harm or abuse.
Never dismiss what a child tells you as ‘lies’ or exaggeration.
Never underestimate the contribution that you can make to the development of safe communities for children.

YOU SHOULD NOT:

Exaggerate or trivialise another member’s concerns about a child or ignore an allegation or suspicion of abuse in the hope that it will either ‘go away’ or that ‘someone else will deal with it’.
Discuss personal issues about a child or their family with other people except with your CPO/Group committee when you are concerned about the child’s well being.
Be drawn into any derogatory remarks or gestures in front of children or young persons.
Allow a child, young person or adult to be bullied or harmed by anyone in the organisation.
Allow children to swear or use sexualised language unchallenged.

YOU MUST NEVER:

Never allow others to or yourself engage in touching a child in a sexually provocative manner.
Never make sexually suggestive comments to a child, even in fun.
Engage in rough or physical contact unless it is required within a script or conforms to the guidance on appropriate physical contact.
Never form inappropriate emotional or physical relationships with children.
Harass or intimidate a child or adult because of their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, socio-economic class or disability.
Never invite or allow children to stay with you at your home.

If anyone is in breach of these rules you must inform a member of the committee or the production director immediately