The School is committed to maintaining professional and supportive relationships between staff and students, ensuring a learning environment based on trust, respect, and integrity. Our 'Staff and Student Relationship Policy' serves as a guideline for appropriate conduct, reflecting the School's recognition of the potential impact of these relationships on the educational experience and welfare of our students. The policy applies to all staff and students, underlining the School's dedication to providing a positive and conducive environment for teaching, learning, and personal development.
This Policy has been developed in line with the applicable laws, regulations, regulatory advice, and sector best practices, including the following:
Staff are prohibited from engaging in sexual relationships with any student at the School.
This rule is in place to maintain professional boundaries and prevent any potential conflicts of interest or perceptions of favouritism. It ensures a respectful and impartial learning environment for all students.
Staff are prohibited from having any intimate relationships with students at the School.
This rule maintains professional boundaries and prevents conflicts of interest, ensuring a fair and respectful academic environment for all students.
Relationships that could create a perceived conflict of interest or favouritism, including:
...must be disclosed per this policy. This requirement also applies to other potential conflicts. The School is committed to ensuring all students are treated fairly and equally.
This rule helps maintain impartiality and fairness, preventing any potential bias or preferential treatment that could affect the academic environment and ensure equal treatment for all students.
Staff must report any relationships covered by this code, including those established before joining the School or through no fault of their own. The line manager will take appropriate steps to address the situation and may seek further advice from other School departments. Failure to report such relationships may lead to disciplinary action.
This rule ensures transparency and fairness, allowing the School to manage potential conflicts of interest effectively and maintain a professional environment.
Students may report issues or seek support from their Personal Academic Tutor or the Student Wellbeing Team at any time. Not reporting does not lead to disciplinary action.
This rule ensures that students have access to support and reporting channels without fear of penalty for choosing not to report, fostering a supportive and non-punitive environment.
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.