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• ensure that gifts received or given in situations which may be misconstrued are declared;
• generally, only give gifts to an individual young person as part of an agreed reward system;
• where giving gifts other than as above, ensure that these are of insignificant value;

• ensure that all selection processes which concern students are fair and that wherever practicable
these are undertaken and agreed by more than one member of staff; and
• ensure that they do not behave in a manner which is either favorable or unfavorable to individual
pupils.

Infatuations: Any unplanned contact of this nature or suspected infatuations or “crushes” will be

reported to the Head of School. Staff are not to disclose their personal telephone numbers, email
address and so on to students. Occasionally a child or young person may develop an infatuation
with a member of staff who works with them. Staff are required to deal sensitively with these
situations and to maintain the dignity and safety of all concerned. Such situations carry a high risk
of words or actions being misinterpreted and they must ensure that their own behaviour is beyond
reproach. A member of staff who becomes aware that a child or young person is developing an
infatuation must discuss this with their senior manager and alert the Head at the earliest

opportunity so that appropriate action can be taken to avoid any hurt, distress or embarrassment
from the child, family or staff’s perspective. If staff have similar concerns regarding parents then
this should also be passed onto the Head of School. Concerns about the welfare of colleagues or
children should be communicated to the Head immediately.

Staff should:
• report and record any incidents
or indications (verbal, written or physical) that suggest a child or

young person may have developed an infatuation with a member of staff; and
• always acknowledge and maintain professional boundaries.

Code of Conduct
To the students and younger children – be clear in our instructions, information, grammar, politeness
and being authoritative within the RBIS Bangkok rules and the RBIS Bangkok behaviour and discipline
policies. We have a duty to be supportive of the children and promote their welfare. We must offer

support to vulnerable children while at all times maintaining an appropriate professional relationship
and distance from them. At all times staff must be aware of and act within the professional boundaries
that are normal for teachers and staff working in Schools in the UK and which are detailed within this
document. Specifically, staff should at all times recognize that self-restraint and checking with the
Headmaster should be the norm if you are uncertain of how to act. We must listen to children’s concerns
and worries especially when they are upset and hurt. Staff must all be aware of the School’s Child

Protection Policy and act in accordance with it, especially if a child discloses something of relevance in
this regard.

All staff should ensure not to use any language to the children that may be offensive. Absolutely no
swear words or words with a sexual connotation may ever be used. Any incidents of this will be treated
as a disciplinary matter and action will be taken. Staff should avoid the use of sarcasm or derogatory
words towards children.

To each other as staff – staff should be polite and professional, supportive and co-operative to each

other. We expect our staff to work as a team. This means we need staff to be able to share information
and ideas, be ready to be thoughtful and reflective about the education we provide, and readily
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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.