Code of Conduct 

Last updated: July 30 2024

Last reviewed: July 30 2024

At Milton Mount Playgroup, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all children, families, and staff. To maintain a positive, professional working atmosphere, we ask all staff to adhere to the following Code of Conduct. 

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Professional behaviour:

-Always act in the best interests of the children in our care.

-Treat all children, families, and colleagues with kindness, respect and dignity. 

-Speak to and about others in a professional, supportive, and considerate manner. 

-Avoid gossip, negative talk, or unkind behaviour towards any member of the team. 

-Personal issues and disputes should not be brought into the work environment. 

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Communication:

-Speak openly, calmly, and respectfully with each other. 

-Raise concerns or feedback through the appropriate channels, either directly with management or privately in supervision.

-Listen to others' views without judgement or interruption.

-In the event of a disagreement, resolve matters in a calm, mature and constructive way. 

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Teamwork:

-Support one another and work collaboratively as a team. 

-Offer help where it's needed and take responsibility for shared tasks.

-Stick to the staff rota and planned responsibilities unless otherwise agreed.

-Celebrate successes and positive moments together. 

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Children first:

-The welfare and development of the children must always be our top priority.

-Personal matters should not distract from our duty of care. 

-Maintain a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for every child, every day. 

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Workplace Environment:

-Maintain professionalism in your appearance, language, and behaviour at all times.

-Refrain from shouting, swearing, or using inappropriate language or gestures.

-Respect the confidentiality of children, families, and staff at all times. 

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Any breach of this Code of Conduct may be addressed formally in line with our disciplinary procedures. 

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We each have a responsibility to help create a calm, professional, and supportive atmosphere- for the benefit o the children and each other. 

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