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responsive to instruction from the senior staff. We expect staff to refrain from any actions that may
undermine another staff member’s confidence or professional abilities, including bullying one another.
At all times, staff should remember that we are all working with the best interests of the children in mind.
Staff should conduct themselves in public at all times as a professional, whether at a School social

occasion outside School hours or in School. At School social occasions, staff should be moderate in
their behaviour, language and at external School related functions, in their consumption of alcohol. They
should act as if on duty at all times when in contact with School parents, students and staff. Whatever
the occasion staff are expected to keep the academic and professional procedures and processes of
the RBIS Bangkok confidential as required by the Head at all times unless given clear and unequivocal
permission to do otherwise.

To the Parents – Staff must be polite to parents at all times. We expect staff to be ready to listen and

help our parents and treat them as very important partners in our work of educating our students and
their children. Parents must be treated with courtesy and respect and we should expect that back from
them. Parents should be spoken to quietly about their children, and given the opportunity to speak in
private, especially when anything of a sensitive nature is to be discussed. They should not be told any
professional confidences about the School, its staff or children.

Any incident of inappropriate behaviour by a parent should be responded to with a quiet statement to

the parent that you will refer the issue to the Head of School for discussion. Staff should never engage
in private or public heated discussion with parents, particularly if they are angry. In this case, remove
yourself physically from the situation and state you will refer this to the Head. Staff should:
• not use force as a form of punishment;
• try to defuse situations before they escalate;
• inform parents of any behaviour management techniques used;

• adhere to the School’s behaviour management policy; and
• be mindful of factors which may impact upon a child or young person’s behaviour, e.g. bullying, abuse
and where necessary take appropriate action.

The School will:
• have in place appropriate behaviour management policies; and

• where appropriate, develop positive handling plans in respect of an individual child or young person.

Dress and Appearance: Staff should be dressed appropriately and smartly at all times and in line with
the staff dress code. Those who dress or appear in a manner that could be viewed as offensive or
inappropriate will render themselves vulnerable to criticism or allegation. Sports clothing should be
worn for sporting occasions. This means that staff should wear clothing which:

• promotes a positive and professional image;
• is appropriate to their role;
• is not likely to be viewed as offensive, revealing, or sexually provocative;
• does not distract, cause embarrassment or give rise to misunderstanding;

• is absent of any political or otherwise contentious slogans;
• is not considered to be discriminatory; and
• is compliant with professional standards.

Confidentiality: The storing and processing of personal information is governed by the Data Protection

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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.