Mo's Montessori

Code Of Behaviour www.mosmontessori.ie | 21 when managing and suPervising acTiviTies early years educaTors musT never: Do an activity only because staff like it. Do not try new activities without adequate planning. Do not leave children unattended. Do not allow rough play. Do not show favouritism towards any one child and become overly involved with one child. abouT The use of Technology and images (PhoTograPhs/video) in The school: Always ensure written parent permission to take and use images of children. At Mo's Montessori images of children are only used for curriculum reporting for parents. Images of children must never be exploitative or demeaning in any way (suitable dress). It is the Early Years Educators' duty to report use of inappropriate images. At Mo's Montessori Early Years Educators' use a camera for taking photographs of the children for their take home development reports. Never use a child's name and image together. Do not use mobile phones in the workplace unless an emergency. Do not contact children or parents on social networking sites. abouT one To one work or siTuaTions: Be clear about the purpose of the work, ensure there is written agreement with parent in place as to the details: time, duration, etc. line management support and supervision, regular review within supervision and with child/parent. An Early Years Educator must never take a child alone on a car journey or take a child into a locked room. whaT is considered aPProPriaTe Touch: There must be respect for children's privacy and dignity at all times. Age and developmentally appropriate contact (for example, infants and toddlers being held, sitting on laps, cuddling), if a child is seeking it and it is developmentally appropriate, in an open environment. Intimate care (washing, changing, dressing, feeding, safety, first aid, comforting). An Early Years Educator must never inappropriately touch a child. An Early Years Educator must never hit, slap or spank a child at any time.

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