Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Volunteers

 

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to set out not only the standards of behaviour expected from everyone involved in working with All England Dance (AED) but also to ensure that all individuals are afforded a level of protection in carrying out functions associated with AED’s objectives. All individuals working or assisting AED should ensure they read and comply with this Code of Conduct.

Anyone involved with the work of AED should maintain the highest standards of behaviour in the performance of their duties by:

  1. Performing their role to the best of their ability in a safe, efficient and competent way.
  2. Acting honestly, responsibly and with integrity.
  3. Treating others with fairness, equality, dignity and respect.
  4. Raising concerns about possible wrongdoing witnessed by an individual during the time they support any aspect of AED’s work with the Regional Director or Safeguarding Officer, elaine.bailey@all-england-dance.org.uk
  5. Acting in a way that is in line with the purpose of AED and that enhances the Charity’s work.
  6. Always communicating respectfully and honestly.
  7. Reporting any health and safety concerns to the appropriate Regional Director or the Facility Security Officer/Compliance Lead elaine.bailey@all-england-dance.org.uk
  8. Being aware of how to access the appropriate First Aid assistance at the venue.
  9. Being aware of the AEDs Child Safeguarding policy.
  10. Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the AED Safeguarding Lead by emailing in confidence elaine.bailey@all-england-dance.org.uk
  11. Directing any concerns regarding AED’s objectives, procedures, support or supervision to people@all-england-dance.org.uk
  12. Addressing any issues or difficulties about any aspect of their role to the Regional Director or Finals Front Desk.
  13. Declaring any interests that may conflict with their role or the work of AED.
  14. Keeping confidential matters confidential.
  15. Exercising caution and care with any documents, material or devices containing confidential or personal information. At the end of their involvement with AED, returning any such documents, material in their possession to the Compliance Manager elaine.bailey@all-england-dance.org.uk or to the Administration Manager: lynne.casey@all-england-dance.org.uk
  16. Seeking authorisation from comms@all-england-dance.org.uk before communicating externally on behalf of AED. Where communication on our behalf is necessary, authority must be sought from any member of AED who is referred to in those communications or the organisation they represent.
  17. Disclosing the fact that they have been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence by prosecuting authorities (or given the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 as amended) to the Deputy Chair of Trustees via: people@all-england-dance.org.uk
  18. For the avoidance of doubt, volunteers are not required to disclose the fact or details of ‘spent convictions’ under the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016 (as amended) to AED.
  19. Agreeing for AED to facilitate and fund a DBS check if required.

Individuals are expected NOT to:

  • Bring AED into disrepute (including using email, social media and other internet sites, engaging with media etc.)
  • Seek or accept any gifts, rewards, benefits or hospitality during their role.
  • Engage in any activity that may cause physical or mental harm or distress to another person (such as verbal abuse, physical abuse, assault, bullying, or discrimination or harassment on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race).
  • Be affected by alcohol, drugs, or medication, which will affect their abilities to carry out their duties and responsibilities while participating in any of AED’s activities.
  • Provide a false or misleading statement, declaration, document, record or claim in respect of AED.
  • Improperly use or disclose, during or after their involvement with AED, confidential information gained during their volunteering role.

Where an individual is found to be in breach of the standards outlined in this Code of Conduct, this may result in their involvement being terminated.

Individuals acknowledge that no employment relationship is created in the context of their role with AED.

The Board will review the Code of Conduct at biennial intervals. The Chair of Trustees is responsible for ensuring that this code of conduct is implemented effectively.

Code of Conduct for Teachers & Dancers

 

AED is a charity run by volunteers who give their time free of charge to enable the Regional and National competitions to take place. AED endeavours to deliver a high-quality event, which will be both enjoyable and a positive experience for everyone involved.

We wish to promote the art of healthy competition and as such we expect all performers, teachers, parents and members of the public to show a high level of mindfulness, good manners and consideration to everyone.

We kindly request that your school respects our ethos and takes every measure to ensure everyone involved with your school is aware of this Code of Conduct.

AED operates a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude to all forms of abuse therefore such behaviour or the use of inappropriate words causing distress and/or constituting harassment will not be tolerated. AED reserves the right to exclude a school with immediate effect if they do not comply with this policy.