CODE OF CONDUCT

  • All people have a right to be safe and to be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of others.
  • Everyone is responsible for their own actions and behaviour and should avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and intentions.
  • Everyone should apply the same standards regardless of culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and sexual orientation.
  • More than one adult should be present if minors (under 18s) or vulnerable adults are present.
  • BAOS acknowledges that genuine friendships may exist independent of the society, but everyone should consider whether it is appropriate to have contact with minors and vulnerable adults outside BAOS.
  • Communications with minors or vulnerable adults should be public wherever possible e.g. in the rehearsal room, in a BAOS Facebook group or via BAOS’s email.
  • All concerns about the actions and behaviour of others should be reported to the BAOS Chairman and/or Committee or to the designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Anyone who believes they have acted in a way which may give rise to concern should discuss with and/or take advice promptly from the BAOS Chairman and/or Committee or the designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • BAOS will continually monitor and review practice to ensure this guidance is followed.
  • Breaches of the law and these guidelines could result in action being taken against the individual concerned.