Code of Conduct for Members of SWMTC Youth Group

Note: Where we refer to ‘parents’ we mean parents and carers inclusively.  The term ‘children’ or ‘child’ describes any person under the age of 18.

As a young person taking part in our Youth Group, we’d like you to follow this guidance to make sure you are able to participate in our group safely.

The essentials

ü  Keep yourself safe by listening to the Director, Musical Director, Producer and Choreographer, behaving responsibly and speak out when something isn’t right.

ü  When you are with us, stay in the places you are supposed to, don’t wander off or leave without telling a member of staff.

ü  Take care of all equipment, props and premises as if they were your own.

ü  Make it to rehearsals on time and if you are running late, ask your parent to let a member of staff know.

ü  Bring the right kit to rehearsals.  Wear suitable clothing, remember your script, a pencil, water bottle etc.

ü  Do not use your mobile device during rehearsals unless requested to do so by a member of staff.

ü  Do not smoke, vape or consume alcohol on the premises or during rehearsals and performances.

Behaviour

ü  Respect and celebrate difference in our group and not discriminate against anyone else on the grounds of gender, race, physical appearance, sexual orientation or ability.

ü  Do not bully, be disrespectful, intimidate or be abusive to other cast members

ü  Report any incident of bullying, including homophobia and transphobia to a member of staff, even if you are just a witness.

ü  Treat other young people with respect and appreciate that everyone has different levels of skill and talent.

ü  Make our group a welcoming and friendly place to be.

ü  Support and encourage your fellow cast members.  Tell them when they have done well and be there for them when they are struggling.

ü  Follow this code of conduct in conjunction with our Safeguarding Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Digital Safety Policy and Health and Safety Policy.

As a young person taking part, we understand you have the right to:

ü  Enjoy the time you spend with us and know that you are safe

ü  Be told who you can talk to if something’s not right

o   In person – with the Producer or Director

o   Via email to Jude Savill, Child Protection Officer – cposwmtc@gmail.com or Erica Redfern – swmtcyg@gmail.com

ü  Be listened to

ü  Be included

ü  Be respected by us and be treated fairly

ü  Feel welcomed, valued and not judged on your race, gender or sexuality

ü  Be encouraged and develop skills with our help

ü  Be looked after if there is an accident or injury and have your parents informed if needed.

We expect all young people to follow the behaviours and requests set out in this code.  If any young person behaves in a way which contradicts any of the points set out above, we will address the problem straight away with parent’s involvement and aim to resolve the issue.

Continued issues and repeated breaches of this code may result in us regrettably asking you to leave the production, for the welfare of other young people and our staff.  This is something we never want to do.