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training. The Head should always be informed if a member of staff has any concerns in order to ensure
the activation of appropriate procedures.

It is important that all adults working with students understand that the nature of their work and the
responsibilities related to it, place them in a position of trust. This guidance provides clear advice on
appropriate and safe behaviours for all adults working with our students in paid or unpaid capacities, in

all settings and in all contexts. The guidance aims to:
• keep our students safe by clarifying which behaviours constitute safe practice and which behaviours
should be avoided;
• assist adults working with students to work safely and responsibly and to monitor their own
standards and practice;

• support managers and employers in setting clear expectations of behaviour and/or codes of practice
relevant to the services being provided;
• support the School in giving a clear message that unlawful or unsafe behaviour is unacceptable and
that, where appropriate, disciplinary or legal action will be taken;
• support safer recruitment practice;

• minimise the risk of misplaced or malicious allegations made against adults who work with students;
and
• reduce the incidence of positions of trust being abused or misused. Employers should be familiar
with, and know how to access, their Local Safeguarding Children Board’s policy and procedures for
managing allegations against staff.

‘Unsuitability’: The guidance contained in this document is an attempt to identify what behaviours are

expected of adults who work with our students. Adults whose practice deviates from this guidance
and/or their professional or employment-related code of conduct may bring into question their suitability
to work with students in any capacity.

This means that adults should:
• have a clear understanding about the nature and content of this document;

• discuss any uncertainties or confusion with the Headmaster; and
• understand what behaviours may call into question their suitability to continue to work with students
and young people.

Responsibilities: All staff at RBIS Bangkok have an overriding responsibility to act and to conduct
themselves at all times in a manner which makes a positive and active contribution to the education and
welfare of the children in our School and in our care. All staff must have proper and professional regard

for the ethos, policies and practices of the School in which they teach, and maintain high standards in
their own presentation, attendance and punctuality. Also they must have an understanding of, and
always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
All staff have a responsibility to keep pupils safe and to protect them from abuse (sexual, physical
and emotional), neglect and safeguarding concerns. Our Staff Code of Conduct covers staff behaviour,

student relationships and communications including the use of social media.

This means that staff should:
• understand the responsibilities which are part of their employment or role, and be aware that sanctions
will be applied if these provisions are breached;

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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.