Photocopying books instead of ordering more books to save on
costs – this could be consider as Plagiarism if you have not had permission
from the Author/publisher.
Using imagery from Google for leaflets and posters, music
for websites etc… Some companies do allow for educational use but not for commercial
use. You need to consider the use of images/music and when it stops being
educational and more commercial.
Written work shouldn’t be passed off as your own.
Only ask what is necessary (Maintaining Objectivity)
A fall out in the playground between two children or more, a
child maybe crying and you may need to find out why?
This could also apply when a child starts disclose information
and relates to child protection. In addition you are not allowed to ask any
direct or leading questions – often you are just there to listen or make note and
pass on the information to the right person E.G the Child Protection person in
your school, without discussing it with co-workers etc… In addition you need be
in an open space when normally working with an individual child.
Professional meetings, although some humour could ease any
tension, nerves and could help engage.
Professional/personal meetings - sometimes personal
information may need to be discussed in order to move forward, help and perhaps
even learn from, but again there should be a valid reason.
Covert-V-overt observation
Observation takes place in schools all the time, teachers
are observed sometimes covert and overt, but mostly teachers are aware when
they are observed. Children are also observed from outside professionals. As a
Teacher Assistant I am observing and learning all the time.
When teachers know they are being observed, they have allowed
more time for resources to prepared and made. The teacher assistant is seen in
the classroom doing their job. So the lesson should be more of a good or
outstanding lesson.
If the observation is unplanned; then you may expect to see
sometimes the resources are not there or Teacher Assistant is doing a different
job. Because the planning of the day could have changed, someone could be off
sick, pupils may not have got the lesson before, computers could have crashed,
the photocopier could be on the blink etc…. In this case you may need to
consider the long term affects and perhaps look at the data for the class.
Reporting and protecting Data
Most/all data on children is classed as confidential and
names shouldn’t be disclosed outside work. Discussing information and Data in
regards to individual children should discuss within a confidential environment.
Any confidential information should be deleted or shredded if the child has
left or is no longer needed.
Health & Safety
Risk assessment needs to be carried out for school trips,
alterations to a building or environment.
Training on health & Safety
E-Safety
Teaching children to use equipment and tools safely –
Fine motor schools
Fire evacuation procedure, meeting point and registers
also need to be taken.
You need first aiders in a school
Training on Asthma, Epi-pen etc..
Child welfare and protection
Child Protection officers in school
Staff training
All staff needs CRB and 99 police check
Permission needs to be given for Photos to be taken and
use for promotional purpose of children under 18 years of age.
School Ethos
School motto - Aim high, learn together and feel proud –
thinking hats and think maps.
School Uniform
School direction/plans
Other schools have similar Ethos but are yet different - the school I am Governor at - Every Child Matters
Policies
Equal Opportunities
Anti –bullying
Pupil Premium
And many more!
Ethics on school to school
Learning
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