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• always act, and be seen to act, in the child’s best interests;
• avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and
intentions; and

• take responsibility for their own actions and behaviour.

General conduct

School property: Staff must take proper care when using RBIS Bangkok property and must not use
school property for any unauthorized use or for private gain.

Use of premises: Staff must not carry out on RBIS Bangkok premises any work or activity other than
pursuant to the terms and conditions of their employment without the prior permission of the

Headmaster.

Behaviour: staff should be aware that their behaviour may raise concerns if deemed inappropriate. Such
concerns will be given careful consideration as to whether they constitute a potential risk to students at
RBIS Bangkok.

Alcohol and drugs: No member of RBIS Bangkok Staff should drive a School vehicle or be on duty
supervising students whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other substance that may impair
judgment.

Alcohol and drug testing: RBIS Bangkok reserves the right to ask members of Staff to undertake an
appropriate test if there is reason to believe that they are under the influence of alcohol, drugs and/or
any other substance which may impair judgment. Any unreasonable refusal by a member of Staff to
undergo the appropriate test is likely to lead to disciplinary action.

Whistleblowing: The term ‘whistleblowing’ is considered as the confidential raising of problems or
concerns within an organisation by a member of staff. This is not “leaking” information but refers to

matters of impropriety, e.g. a breach of law, School procedures or ethics. Nor is whistleblowing the
raising of a grievance within the School (which would be dealt with under the staff grievance
procedures). All staff are required to report their own wrongdoing, or any wrongdoing or proposed
wrongdoing of any other member of staff to the Headmaster.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of all who work, volunteer or learn in our School and all are required
to report instances of actual or suspected child abuse or neglect to the Designated Safeguarding Leads

(DSLs). RBIS Bangkok recognizes it is an agent of referral and not of investigation.

We make it clear both in induction and other training and in guidance provided for staff that they have a
responsibility to speak up about safeguarding and welfare matters within our School and to external
agencies where necessary. This is one part of the way in which we establish in our School, a positive
safeguarding culture. The School provides immunity from retribution or disciplinary action against such
staff for “Whistleblowing” in good faith. Staff at all levels, including newly appointed and ancillary, have
been given briefing or training on responding to suspicions or allegations of abuse and know what

action they should take in response to such suspicions or allegations.

The staff and the Board of Management of RBIS Bangkok seek to run all aspects of School business
and activity with full regard for high standards of conduct and integrity. If members of School staff,
parents, the Board of Management or the School community at large become aware of activities which

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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.