Professional Responsibilities towards Pupils

As a registered teacher:

2.1 You must treat pupils equally and with respect, in line with the law and without discrimination

2.2 You should treat sensitive, personal information about pupils with respect and confidentiality and not disclose it unless required to do so by your employer or by law

2.3 You should aim to be a positive role model to pupils and motivate and inspire every pupil to realise his or her full potential

2.4 You must maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of and implement and comply with current child protection procedures

2.5 You must be truthful, honest and fair in relation to information you provide about pupils

Commentary

As a teacher, you should display a sensitive and positive attitude towards differences among pupils and identify and respond appropriately to pupils with difficulties in, or barriers to, learning. When necessary, you should seek advice in relation to their special educational needs;

You should identify and respond appropriately to evidence of pupils' well-being and welfare including bullying and ensure that pupils' initiative and independent learning are encouraged and nurtured

As a teacher, you should have high expectations of and provide realistic challenges for pupils, ensuring that learning tasks are varied in form, differentiated and devised to build confidence in and promote self-worth for all your pupils

Children spend over half of their lives within school and therefore a teacher plays a pivotal role in child protection as they are well placed to see the symptoms and signs. As "It's everyone's job to make sure I am alright", teachers should keep up-to-date with current procedures and operate within them.

Back to the Draft Code of Professionalism and Conduct.