Evolution Education Limited
Company Number 14142140
Part of Evolution Sports Group
Purpose
To set clear expectations for professional behaviour so that students are kept safe and the reputation and standards of Evolution Education are upheld, in line with KCSIE and Independent School Standards.
Scope
All employees, agency staff, volunteers, students on placement and contractors working with children and young people.
Definitions
- **Position of trust:** the legal and professional responsibility arising from
working with children and young people.
- **Low-level concern:** a concern about adult behaviour that does not meet the
harm threshold but is inconsistent with this Code (see Low-Level Concerns
Policy).
Responsibilities
Everyone working for Evolution Education must follow this Code. Leaders model and enforce it. Breaches may lead to disciplinary action and, where appropriate, referral to external agencies.
Procedures
Professional relationships
Staff maintain professional boundaries, treat students with dignity, avoid favouritism, and never form inappropriate relationships. Sexual communication or contact with students is prohibited and will be treated as a safeguarding matter.
Safer working practice
Common-sense safer working practices apply: avoid being alone with a student where practicable; use visible spaces; record physical interventions; follow searching and behaviour policies; use school systems for communication.
Appearance, language and conduct
Staff present professionally, use language appropriate to an education setting, and challenge discriminatory behaviour.
Online and social media
Staff do not befriend or message students on personal social media. School devices and accounts are used for school business.
Alcohol, substances and criminal matters
Staff must not work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Relevant criminal matters and changes to DBS status must be disclosed.
Reporting
Staff must report safeguarding concerns, allegations and low-level concerns without delay.
Monitoring
The Leadership Team monitors implementation through learning walks, safeguarding reviews, incident analysis, staff feedback, student voice and commissioner feedback. Findings inform training and school improvement planning.
Review Cycle
This policy is reviewed at least annually, or sooner following changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or significant incidents. Next formal review:
This policy is reviewed at least annually by the Proprietor / Leadership Team.
Related Policies
Child Protection and Safeguarding; Behaviour for Learning; Attendance; SEND; Complaints; Equality, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination; Prevent; Online Safety; Safer Recruitment; Staff Code of Conduct; Low-Level Concerns; Whistleblowing; Health and Safety; First Aid; Data Protection; Curriculum; Admissions.
Legislation and guidance
This policy has regard to the Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014, Keeping Children Safe in Education (latest DfE edition), Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Equality Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, and other DfE statutory and non-statutory guidance relevant to the subject of this policy. Where Independent School registration is completed, this policy will be reviewed against any updated registration conditions and DfE requirements.