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Behaviour Policy and Member Conduct

Introduction

Our holiday should be a safe and happy place for everyone. We want everyone to be welcome, valued and respected and to feel safe.

As a community looking out for each other, together we aim to show Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy and we will support the Faith and Community building aspects of the holiday. This means being kind, caring, and fair, and thinking about how our words and actions affect others.

Behaviour Policy

This policy applies to all members and forms part of CPAS’ ongoing commitment to safeguarding children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.

It explains how those leading CPAS holidays will:

  • encourage members to abide by the Code of Conduct
  • respond to observed behaviour concerns
  • use fair and proportionate consequences when needed
  • create a safer environment

How Behaviour is Encouraged and Maintained

  1. Clear and consistent expectations, boundaries and routines will be communicated from the outset and repeated often, with reference to the Code of Conduct.
  2. All efforts to abide by the Code of Conduct will be positively recognised, affirmed and further encouraged.
  3. By developing a culture of mutual respect through calm, positive and consistent communication and by showing an interest in wellbeing.

How Behaviour Concerns are Managed

Behaviour concerns will be responded to in ways that are:

  • fair and age appropriate
  • focused on learning and putting things right
  • respectful and supportive

Stage 1: Leader Reminder and Support

To be used when behaviour concern is:
  • Low-level
  • Impulsive or developmentally typical
  • Not causing harm or risk
How the behaviour concern will be managed:
  • A leader will explain what behaviour needs to change and why
  • The young person may be asked to sit out briefly if behaviour continues
Leader actions:
  • Speak privately where possible - but still in sight of others
  • Name the behaviour and link it to the Code of Conduct
  • Remind the young person of expectations
  • Offer a chance to to explain/clarify, help to manage, or a reset

Stage 2: Senior Leader Involvement

To be used when behaviour concern is:
  • Repeated despite reminders
  • Affecting others’ wellbeing
  • Showing disregard for boundaries
How the behaviour concern will be managed:
  • A senior leader will speak with the young person
  • Restorative actions may be used (apologies, making amends)
  • Parents/carers may be contacted
  • Loss of privileges or increased supervision may be put in place
Leader actions:
  • Involve a senior leader
  • Consider restorative actions (apology, repair)
  • Consider contacting parents/carers to discuss the behaviour and agree strategies for management
  • Agree clear next steps and boundaries

Stage 3: Overall Leader Decision

To be used when behaviour concern is:
  • Placing the young person or others at risk
  • Aggressive or sexualised, or a significant conduct breach
  • Ongoing despite earlier intervention
How the behaviour concern will be managed:
  • If the behaviour places the young person or others at risk, parents/carers will be contacted
  • Overall Leader and/or Safeguarding Officer involved for decision making
  • Safeguarding Policy will be followed where applicable
  • The young person may be given a final warning or required to leave the holiday early
Leader actions:
  • Prioritise immediate safety
  • Refer to Overall Leader(s)
  • Overall Leader(s) to consult with holiday’s Safeguarding Officer or Deputy (and the VF Office when needed)
  • Parents/carers may be contacted
  • External agencies will be involved if required
  • Overall Leader to consider final warning or early departure where necessary

Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct applies to every member on our holiday and helps us to look after one another. 

Respect Responsibility
  • I am kind and friendly to others even if they are different from me.
  • I use polite and kind words.
  • I do not bully, tease, leave people out or hurt others.
  • I listen to leaders and follow instructions. 
  • I respect other people’s privacy, especially when they are changing their clothes. I do not pull at other people’s clothes. 
  • I am respectful when I or others are getting changed. I do not show my private areas to others or try to see other people's private areas.  
  • I do not make rude actions, rude jokes, or rude body movements.
  • I respect personal space. I do not touch other people’s bodies or belongings without permission, and I do not get into anyone else’s bed. 
  • I stop straight away if someone says “stop” or looks uncomfortable. 
  • I stay where I am meant to be so that leaders know where I am 
  • I help keep myself and others safe 
  • I look after buildings, rooms, and belongings 
  • At bedtime, I stay in my own sleeping space and room 
  • I am quiet after Lights Out so everyone can rest 
  • I use my phone (and other devices) only at the agreed times 
  • I do not bring alcohol, drugs, or other banned items onto the holiday 
Empathy Faith and Community
  • I think about how my words and actions affect others. 
  • I say sorry when I upset someone with my words or actions.  
  • I tell a leader if I am worried about myself or someone else. 
  • I tell a leader if something makes me feel worried, embarrassed, or unsafe. 
  • I am always welcome to ask for help 
  • I join in group times respectfully, like meals, teaching sessions and activities. 
  • I listen during collective worship, teaching and prayer. I understand that no one has to pray or worship, but that everyone must be respectful. 
  • I can ask questions and share my thoughts kindly. 
  • I respect that people believe and experience faith differently.