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managers, volunteers, students, committee members, visitors, contractors and community users. This

list is not to be considered exhaustive.

Policy statement
It is to be recognised that it is the enhanced functions of many mobile phones that will give the most
cause for concern; and which should be considered the most susceptible to potential misuse. Examples
of misuse are to include the taking and distribution of indecent images, exploitation and bullying.

It must be understood that should mobile phones be misused, there will be a negative impact on an
individual’s safety, dignity, privacy and right to confidentiality. Such concerns are not to be considered
exclusive to children and young people, so the needs and vulnerabilities of all must be respected and
protected.

Mobile phones will also cause an unnecessary distraction during the working day and are often to be
considered intrusive when used in the company of others. It will often be very difficult to detect when
mobile phones are present or being used. The use of all mobile phones needs to be effectively managed

to ensure the potential for misuse is to be minimised. The school will be a designated ‘mobile use free’
area and signs to this effect are to be displayed throughout.

Code of conduct
A code of conduct is to be promoted with the aim of creating an informed workforce, who will work
together to safeguard and promote positive outcomes for the children and young people in their care. It
is to be ensured that all practitioners and their managers will:

• be aware of the need to protect children from harm.
• have a clear understanding of what constitutes misuse.
• know how to minimise risk.
• be vigilant and alert to potential warning signs of misuse.
• avoid putting themselves into compromising situations which could be misinterpreted and lead
to potential allegations.
• understand the need for professional boundaries and clear guidance regarding acceptable use.

• be responsible for the self-moderation of their own behaviours.
• be aware of the importance of reporting concerns immediately.

It is to be recognized that studies consistently indicate that imposing rigid regulations and/or ‘bans’ on
the actions of others are counterproductive and should be avoided. Such imposition will lead to a culture
of suspicion, uncertainty and secrecy. An agreement of trust is therefore to be promoted regarding the
carrying and use of mobile phones in the early years setting. This is to be agreed by all service users,
including all children, young people and adults who are to come into contact with the school setting.

Guidance on use of mobile phones by teaching staff including those in the EYFS
The following points apply to all staff and volunteers at our school including those who teach in the Early
Years Foundation Stage and apply to the use of all mobile devices to ensure the quality of supervision
and care of the children, as well as the safeguarding of pupils, staff, parents and volunteers in the school.

RBIS Bangkok allows staff to bring in mobile phones for their own personal use. However, they must be

kept away in closed drawers or their bag at all times and are not allowed to be used in the classrooms,
toilets, or in the play areas at any time. Mobile phones must be turned onto silent mode during working

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Rasami British International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our aim that all students fulfil their potential.