Internal rules for HAPPY HEARTS staff
- Professional Conduct
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of pupil records, personal information, and sensitive school matters.
• Respect and Integrity: Demonstrate respect, empathy, and integrity in interactions with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Professional Boundaries: Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Code of Conduct: Adhere to the school’s code of conduct and policies.
- Teaching and Learning
• Lesson Planning: Plan engaging, effective lessons that meet curriculum standards and cater to diverse pupil needs.
• Teaching Methods: Use a range of teaching methods to engage pupils and promote learning.
• Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to support learning.
• Differentiation: Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Pupil Supervision
• Supervision Ratios: Maintain adequate supervision ratios to ensure pupil safety and well-being.
• Pupil Safety: Be aware of pupil whereabouts and ensure their safety during school hours and activities.
• Incident Reporting: Report incidents, accidents, or concerns to school administration promptly.
- Communication
• Parent-Teacher Communication: Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about pupil progress, events, and policies.
• Colleague Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues to achieve school goals, support pupil learning, and share best practices.
• Responsive Communication: Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence.
- Professional Development
• Ongoing Learning: Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills, knowledge, and practice.
• Staying Updated: Stay updated on curriculum developments, best practices, and school policies.
• Sharing Expertise: Share expertise and support colleagues’ professional growth.
- School Property and Resources
• Responsible Use: Use school resources responsibly and efficiently.
• Reporting Damage: Report damage or loss of school property.
• Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Health and Safety
• Health and Safety Policies: Follow school health and safety policies and procedures.
• Incident Reporting: Report incidents, accidents, or hazards to school administration promptly.
• Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs: Support pupils with medical needs and allergies.
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Maintaining Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of pupil and staff records.
• Secure Handling: Handle sensitive information securely and in accordance with school policies.
• Data Breach Reporting: Report data breaches or security concerns to school administration.
- Staff Relationships
• Positive Relationships: Foster positive, respectful relationships with colleagues.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Support teamwork and collaboration to achieve school goals.
• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts or issues promptly and professionally.
- Performance Evaluation
• Regular Evaluations: Participate in regular performance evaluations and feedback.
• Goal Setting: Set goals and targets for professional growth.
• Implementing Feedback: Implement feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Attendance and Punctuality
• Good Attendance: Maintain good attendance and punctuality records.
• Notifying Administration: Notify school administration of absences or lateness.
• Arranging Coverage: Make arrangements for coverage during absences.
- Code of Conduct
• Adhering to the Code: Adhere to the school’s code of conduct and policies.
• Reporting Breaches: Report breaches of the code of conduct or policies.
• Supporting Pupils: Support pupils in understanding and adhering to school rules.