Code of conduct for Parents and Guardians
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Parents and Guardians Code of conduct PREAMBLE This Code of Conduct is intended to assist LITTLE YARRA STEINER SCHOOL parents and guardians to identify and resolve issues of conduct that may arise at school. It is designed to guide parents and guardians in their dealings with other parents, the School and the wider community. The Code is written as a set of general principles rather than detailed prescriptions, that are in line with the schools values and expectations (see below). The Code stands beside but does not of course exclude or replace the rights and obligations of individuals under common law. The School is a complex organisation comprising a diversity of populations that have different relationships to one another. It is essential in such a community that all members recognise and respect not only their own rights and responsibilities but also the rights and responsibilities of other members of the community and those of the School itself. As a parent, you play a formative role in the development of your child's sense of justice, equity, and worth of all members of the school community. You also act as one of the most influential role models within your child's life. As the onus for promoting and upholding these core values of the school community must fall on all those with the greatest capacity to reason and control their actions, it is the expectation of the school that all Parents model acceptable behaviour at all times within the school setting. SCHOOL VALUES a non-judgmental attitude towards all people Seek to understand the situation of others Adopt a co-operative attitude in working with others Develop open communication skills Work respectfully with other people Work out of reverence for the world Strive towards goodness Appreciate beauty Work from a basis of trust Be responsible for our actionsWith respect to the children, a parent and or Guardian should: Support your child in all their educational endeavours by giving praise and showing interest in their school activities. Help your child to discover that it is often the process that is experienced rather than the end product that makes it all worthwhile Help your child to understand that giving of your very best is what matters rather than always comparing yourself against the capabilities of others. Demonstrate that both parents and teachers work together for their benefit Listen to your child as they tell you their "reality", but remember that a different "reality" may possibly exist elsewhere. Under no circumstances approach another child whilst they are in the care of the school to discuss or chastise them because of their actions towards their own child. (Such an approach to the child may be seen to be an assault on the child and may have legal consequences.) Approach the class teacher or administration to seek their intervention in bringing about an equitable and peaceful solution to the situation. An approach to the child's parent or guardian in conjunction with an approach to the school may also be appropriate in some circumstances.With respect to their obligations to the school, a parent or Guardian should: be aware of the practice of Waldorf/Steiner Education adhere to the schools policies, and endeavour to support in the home, the work that is done in the school Co-operate where the childs behaviour has overstepped accepted school standards follow specified protocol for communication with staff members support the school in its efforts to maintain a positive teaching and learning environmentWith respect to their obligations to staff members, parents, and other individuals, a parent or Guardian should: Expect to be treated with respect and courtesy by others parents and staff. Conduct themself in a way that is in keeping with the values espoused by the school. Endeavour to maintain a positive and co-operative attitude. Endeavour to protect each others good name, by attempting to resolve issues using calm and respectful dialogue directly with the individual concerned. Be aware that events have many sides, be prepared to listen to them and seek to verify facts before stating a concern. Respect the rights of Staff members and other individuals. If a conflict arises agree to follow the correct procedures.With respect to the schools obligations to the parents, the parents can expect: An attitude of professionalism from all staff members To be listened to and clearly communicated with, in regard to their childs education That confidentiality over sensitive issues is respected by staff To be treated in a caring and polite manner To be respected by staff and students That their child will be will be educated in a secure environment in which care, courtesy and respect for the rights of others are encouraged. teachers have an obligation to fairly, reasonably and consistently implement the code of conductAcknowledgement I have read and accepted the above Code of Conduct, school values, and expectations. Signed Name Date Document Updated: 17/09/2008 |