Purpose

This Code of Conduct aims to make sure everyone who participates in Future Asset’s services knows what is expected of them and feels safe, respected and valued.

Future Asset must make sure that young people taking part in our services have seen, understood, and agreed to follow the Code of Conduct, and that they understand the consequences of inappropriate behaviour.

We expect people who take part in our services to always behave appropriately, this includes online.

Basic Principles

This code of behaviour aims to:

• identify acceptable and unacceptable behaviour
• encourage cooperation, honesty, fairness, and respect
• create an environment where your self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence will grow
• encourage you to recognise and respect the rights of others
• encourage you to take responsibility for your own behaviour
• help resolve conflicts and make it clear what will happen if you decide not to follow the code

Dos and Don’ts

What happens if I decide not to follow the Code of Conduct?

This Code of Conduct is part of our process for making sure everyone who takes part in our services receives the support they need.

If you behave in a way that doesn’t follow our Code of Conduct, our staff or volunteers will remind you and ask you to comply with it. They will give you an opportunity to change your behaviour.

If you continue not to follow the Code of Conduct after your first reminder, or if your behaviour is more serious, you will be given a formal warning by the person running your activity. They will make a record about what happened and inform your teacher and parents or carers if this is appropriate. We may also decide that a sanction is appropriate such as restricting you from taking part in activities.

Child Protection Procedures

If any member of staff or volunteer becomes concerned that your behaviour suggests you may need protection or that you may present a risk of harm to other children and young people, they will follow our child protection procedures. This may involve making a referral to the local authority.

If child protection procedures are necessary, we will talk this through with you, your teacher and / or your parents / carers as soon as possible, unless doing so would put you in danger or interfere with a police investigation.

The Role of Parents and Carers

Future Asset (Didasko Education Company Limited) works primarily through schools and with teachers, educators, and careers advisers. In addition, we see parents and carers as valuable partners in promoting positive behaviour and will involve them as appropriate.

Contacts

Nominated Child Protection Lead
Name: Helen Bradley
Email: helen@futureasset.org.uk
Phone: (+44) 7932 072 840

Nominated Board Member with responsibility for Child Protection
Name: Tony Foster
Email: tony@didaskoeducation.org

We are committed to reviewing our policy and good practice annually.

This policy was last reviewed on: 3 June 2024

Future Asset is supported by asset management and financial services firms in Scotland who are committed to informing young women about opportunities and improving diversity in the sector.

Future Asset is a division of Didasko Education Company Limited www.didaskoeducation.org.uk

Company Registration Number: 352872                Scottish Charity Number: SC040205

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