Code Of Professional Conduct For Teachers Scotland

The code of professionalism and conduct copac sets out key principles and values for registered teachers in scotland.

Code of professional conduct for teachers scotland. It is intended that teachers should be mindful of the code when making judgements within and outwith the classroom. Isca codes of professional conduct and ethics. Download the updated 2 nd edition of the code of professional conduct for teachers july 2016. It draws from and is informed by the codes of ethics of early childhood australia eca and the national association for the education of young children naeyc.

Action to be taken by the partner establishment and university. Professional conduct teachers should. The code sets out the standards of professional knowledge skill competence and conduct which are expected of registered teachers. 4 the general teaching council for scotland purpose this code of professionalism and conduct which replaces the professional code for registered teachers of october 2003 sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in scotland.

In accordance with the general principles of the un convention on the rights of the child and gt c scotland s wider framework of standards this code and commentary states not only to the profession but also to members of the public the standard of conduct and competence expected of registered teachers. Work within the framework of relevant legislation and. This code of ethics should be used to guide professional. The concept of ethics is complex.

Take all reasonable steps in relation to the care of pupils students under their supervision so as to ensure their safety and welfare 3 3. Uphold the reputation and standing of the profession 3 2. If a trainee fails to follow the code of professional conduct or if their personal or professional conduct as outlined by part two of the teachers standards gives concern the head teacher principal or delegated staff of the establishment will follow normal procedures in relation. Code of professional conduct for teachers 7 3.

And b ep 200 anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements and guidelines for professional accountants in singapore. Within the council s wider framework of standards this code and commentary. The code cannot address every possible circumstance in which teachers might find themselves. Provides a context for discussing the function of a teachers code of conduct in scotland.

Addresses the purpose of a code of conduct what form it would take where it would originate what the content would be the status of a code of conduct and how a code of conduct would influence both professional practice and professional identity. A ethics pronouncement ep 100 code of professional conduct and ethics issued by isca isca code. For registered teachers in scotland. Members of isca must adhere to.

It has also been reviewed by the vice presidents of early education. The teaching council published the second edition of the code of professional conduct for teachers on 20 june 2012. Teachers also must interact with students appropriately not taking advantage of students in any way bullying students or putting them down.