Working in a school there will be many rules, policies and
regulations to follow. The schools policies must adhere to the guidelines set
out by the government and National standards. This task stipulated that I rely
on my own thoughts and do not refer to any documents. I have recently completed
Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning and, as part of that course, I
needed to look into the policies and procedures of my establishment.
Safeguarding
During school hours, the school and staff are responsible
for the welfare of their students. You must report any suspicious behaviour to
the senior management team to ensure that it is correctly logged. This could
include unexplained bruises and comments that may indicate the child is
suffering from abuse or bullying. Safeguarding also includes making sure the
environment is safe and hazard free.
Privacy
Confidentiality
is a vital part of working in a school. Privacy covers a wide range of areas
such as keeping information about pupils confidential, to not having parents or
pupils “as friends” on social media,
e.g. Facebook, Twitter. Adults who work in an educational setting must keep
their relationships with the children strictly professional at all times. All
information held on pupils including SEN files, medical records and child
protection documents are to be kept confidential and only shown to those that
have direct contact with that child, e.g. class teacher, teaching assistant.
Health
and Safety
Staff are required to follow their school’s health
and safety policy and make sure each incident is dealt with correctly. Risk
assessments are usually carried out to find any potential hazards. Risk
assessments also need to be carried out on external venues prior to taking
children there on a school trip. First aid training is usually given to a few
members of staff especially within the early years setting to make sure correct
treatment is given and all incidents are fully recorded in the accident book.
Appropriate
Behaviour
Teachers are in a position of
power and authority so it is vital to maintain appropriate relationships with
the children. Teachers shouldn’t abuse this status to engage in any relations
which would be deemed unfit and inappropripate with pupils. Appropriate
behaviour also means the language you use, music, videos even resources need to
be age appropriate and checked before use. 
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