What should a teacher do if they identify any potential or actual conflicts of interest that may impact their work?

Declare it to their headteacher

Keep it to themselves until it becomes a larger conflict

Resolve it among the involved parties without involving the school

Wait for the school to notice it themselves

According to the Code of Conduct, what should those with leadership or management roles do to promote a safe and healthy working environment?

Ensure that standards in the Code of Conduct are established and communicated

Involve Governors in the promotion of a safe and healthy working environment

Ensure that a wellbeing questionnaire has been completed

Complete regular checks of the working environment themselves

What are employees of the school expected to wear and maintain according to the individual responsibilities outlined in the document?

Any uniform, clothing and personal protective equipment provided by the school

Clothing that promotes personal interests

Smart or casual attire of their choice

What must employees NOT do in relation to their conduct as per the individual responsibilities section?

Engage in conduct that is harmful to the reputation of the school or Durham County Council

Maintain professional or friendly relationships with other colleagues

Act in an appropriate manner at work

Carry out the full requirements of their role according to their job description

What recent legislation is mentioned in the document as dealing with the appropriate protection of personal and special category data / information?

The General Data Protection Regulation

The Personal Information Protection Act

The Confidential Information Security Act

According to the Code of Conduct, what must you do if you suspect data losses or security breaches at school?

Report immediately to the Headteacher

Report immediately to the Local Authority

Discuss it with your line manager

Ignore it unless it happens on two occasions

Which of the following is NOT permitted according to the school's guidelines on handling information?

Disclosing your computer password / log in with anyone

Disclosing confidential information where it is required by law

Labeling and storing information documents to restrict unauthorised users

Complying with IT security procedures

What should you do if you receive a media or press enquiry about the school?

Refer the enquiry to your Headteacher

Answer the enquiry based on your knowledge

Direct the enquiry to the school's IT technician

Refer the enquiry to the Chair of Governors

As an employee, what is your responsibility regarding social media use?

To ensure that you do not post anything that could damage the school's reputation

To use it freely as it is your personal time

To promote the school actively on social media

To avoid social media altogether

According to the Code of Conduct, what should you do if you believe you have acted inappropriately when using social media?

Inform your headteacher immediately

Correct the mistake immediately

Share the incident with other colleagues

What is NOT allowed when communicating electronically with pupils or their parents / carers?

Using personal contact information

Using a school provided email address

Communicating through social media with the express permission of the headteacher

Using approved communication channels

How should you treat all members of the school and local community, including parents, carers and governors, according to the Code of Conduct?

With indifference to their opinions and beliefs

Based on personal relationships

Differently, depending on their status

What must you do with all children, parents/carers and employees' money, personal records, information and correspondence?

Keep them secure in accordance with school policies and Data Protection legislation

Share them with the senior leadership team

Discard them via shredding or other compliant disposal methods

Ensure that these are stored in a locked office

What should you do if you are unsure about what information you can provide to governors or anyone else requesting information?

Speak to your headteacher for clarification

Provide the information they ask for

Refuse to provide any information

Refer the enquirer to the School Business Manager / admin team

When interacting with pupils, a teacher must avoid unnecessary physical contact. However, in which of the following situations is it deemed essential to have physical contact?

To remove a child from a dangerous situation when no other form of control is available

To guide the pupil if they are displaying aggressive behaviour

To comfort a pupil who is feeling sad / upset

To assist a pupil with personal hygiene

Which of the following is NOT allowed according to the guidelines for appropriate relationships with pupils and parents?

Giving pupils your home address or personal phone number

Recognising parents' entitlement to express concerns in a polite and respectful manner

Acting in a transparent way that does not lead to any reasonable person to question your actions

Following school procedures on school trips

What must a teacher do when organising school trips and activities taking place outside of the school premises?

Follow school procedures and health and safety requirements

Ensure that all activities planned are optional to all pupils

Follow personal preferences for health and safety

Allow pupils to have ownership over parts of the trip

Teachers must not discuss any school matters with parents outside of school. How should they direct parents who want to discuss such matters?

Refer them to normal school communication channels

Advise them to write a letter to the Chair of Governors

Ask them to call the school office as soon as possible

What should you do if you receive any criminal conviction, caution or are held on bail, or placed under bond during your employment with the school?

Inform your headteacher immediately

Keep it to yourself until you are conviected

Only inform the headteacher if you are convicted

Wait for the Police / Criminal Justice System to alert your school

Which of the following is NOT a requirement according to the school's safeguarding policies and procedures?

Promising confidentiality to a child who reports safeguarding issues to you

Reporting any safeguarding concerns about employes immediately to the designated safeguarding lead and headteacher

Following and adhering to the school's child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures

Informing the headteacher if you meet the criteria for disqualification under the Disqualification Under Childcare Act 2006 statutory guidance

When managing school contracts, what must be declared by completing form SCCE1?

Any private or personal relationships with contractors, sub-contractors or suppliers

Any criminal convictions related to financial mismanagement

Any changes in your employment status

Any conflicts of interests with other schools

What must schools ensure regarding their purchasing procedures?

That they are kept confidential

That they are approved by all staff members

That they are the most economical option available to the school

According to Section 117 of the Local Government Act 1972, what must you do regarding contracts in which you have a financial interest?

Declare any financial interest to your headteacher by completing form SCCE2

Keep it to yourself to avoid any conflicts of interest

Discuss the interest with a colleague or member of the Senior Leadership team to determine the best outcome

Use the interest to negotiate better terms for the school

What is NOT allowed regarding commitments outside of work?

Carrying out outside work that conflicts with school interests or weakens public confidence

Undertaking voluntary work in addition to your school employment

Requesting to carry out other employment which will be considered

Completing form SCCE3 for any outside work

What must you do if you are offered a gift or hospitality as a school employee?

Report to your headteacher any gifts you are offered by completing form SCCE4

Keep the gift a secret so as to avoid any conflict of interests

Only accept gifts from children at the end of term / Christmas

Who should you contact if you suspect financial irregularities in your school?

Your headteacher in the first instance

For what purpose must school equipment, materials, and property be used?

For official school business only

For any legal activity, whether personal or school related

For educational purposes, including those outside of school

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12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of breaching any element of the Code of Conduct, according to the document?

Verbal warning

Written warning

Disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal

A formal apology is needed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct?

All employees of the school

Durham County Council

The Headteacher

The chair of Governors

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Where can the policies mentioned within the Code of Conduct be accessed?

On the Durham County Council website

On the Schools Portal or from the School Office

Through a public records request

From the Headteacher

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who does the Code of Conduct apply to, in addition to all employees of the school?

The Chair of Governors

Parents

Agency workers, contractors or third parties working for the school

The Governing Body

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to the Nolan Committee's Standards in Public Life, which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Principles of Public Life?

Selflessness

Integrity

Honesty

Ambition

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CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What must you do if you are unsure about what is required of you when working on behalf of the school?

Discuss it with a colleague

Report it to the Department of Education

Ask your headteacher

Ask the Chair of Governors

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which document outlines the terms and conditions for school teachers?

The School Teachers Pay and Conditions document (STPCD)

The Department of Education Standards Document

The Nolan Committee's Standards document

The School Code of Conduct

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Code of Conduct Quiz

What is the consequence of breaching any element of the Code of Conduct, according to the document?

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct?

Where can the policies mentioned within the Code of Conduct be accessed?

Who does the Code of Conduct apply to, in addition to all employees of the school?

According to the Nolan Committee's Standards in Public Life, which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Principles of Public Life?

What must you do if you are unsure about what is required of you when working on behalf of the school?

Which document outlines the terms and conditions for school teachers?

Who sets out the Teachers Standards that cover teaching standards and personal and professional conduct?

What should a teacher do if they identify any potential or actual conflicts of interest that may impact their work?

According to the Code of Conduct, what should those with leadership or management roles do to promote a safe and healthy working environment?

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