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Annex E: Code of Practice
A Code of Practice or equivalent could be used to provide the following:
1. An outline of the obligations and standards all staff can expect in respect of their employment with a specific college.
2. A framework of principles, which is not intended to be exhaustive, which provides guidance on the expectations that college boards and principals' have of all staff employed by the college.
3. A senior management code of conduct.
4. A statement on expectations of staff and the expectations of managers in managing staff.
5. An outline of the explicit aspirations of the college in encouraging, involving and empowering all staff to achieve excellence within a professional and supportive environment. It could make clear the college's recognition of the importance of the development of an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect within the workplace.
6. A statement of specific principles, especially in relation to the Nolan Committee's Standards in Public Life, in order to make the decision-making process open and transparent.
7. A statement of expectations; for example, to project the college's positive and professional image in the local community.
8. A commitment to provide staff with a positive and supportive work environment.
Areas commonly covered by existing codes of the 'traditional professional' and 'employer expectations' type include (please note that this list is not exhaustive):
Traditional professional
1. Collegiality and partnerships;
2. Conduct;
3. Expertise;
4. Inclusiveness;
5. Legislation;
6. Professional relationships;
7. Responsibility; and
8. Responsiveness to individual needs.
Employer expectations
1. Canvassing;
2. College Facilities;
3. Communications;
4. Confidentiality;
5. Course materials;
6. Discrimination;
7. Expenditure;
8. Harassment;
9. Identification;
10. Professionalism; and
11. Suppliers.
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