Download our model code of conduct
Developed with NAHT and approved by Forbes Solicitors, this model document is designed for you to adapt to suit your trust's context.
Note: we recommend that you consult with the unions represented at your trust before implementing a new policy that refers to the employment of staff.
This policy is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. There were no safeguarding changes required from the 2024 KCSIE update.
Presenting your policy
You need to have procedures that address staff conduct, discipline and grievance to meet your statutory obligations but nothing dictates how you should present them. Some trusts choose to have 1 or 2 documents setting out these procedures, and others have separate documents for each.
The DfE recommends that your trust board reviews these