CODE OF CONDUCT
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.
Specifically for Children:
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