Code of Conduct

At BBE we provide a safe, caring, learning environment for children, staff and families. We believe in the equality of people and respect diversity.

The following people are expected to behave in a respectful manner and comply with the policies in this manual:

Be Respectful

Everyone is respectful of themselves and other people. Everyone is respectful of the ideas and feelings of others.
Everyone is respectful of the environment, equipment and materials.

Be Safe

Everyone works and plays safely to help keep themselves and others from getting hurt.

Be Cooperative

Everyone solves their problems by talking and listening to each other respectfully to find a solution. When we cannot solv a problem ourselves, we ask for help.

Be Supportive of Learning

Everyone learns to the best of their abilities and supports the learning of others.

DEVELOPMENTAL CAPABILITIES OF CHILDREN

We understand that it is normal for children to display inappropriate behavior at times for a variety of reasons.
The developmental capabilities of each child will always be considered when determining both expectations for behavior and consequences of inappropriate behaviour.

APPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

All children, parents, staff and others involved in our Centre must use e‐mail, electronic devices and the Internet appropriately.
According to our policies. This protects people’s privacy and the confidentiality of information. Anyone violating this rule will be subject to a range of consequences.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOURS

The following behaviours by children, staff, parents and others involved in our Centre are unacceptable:

All forms of bullying (physical, verbal, emotional, social or cyber bullying), including comments,
Actions or visual displays that are intentional, hurtful and repetitive
Harassment, including behaviour that degrades, demeans , humiliates or embarrasses someone that a reasonable person would know is unwelcome.
All forms of abuse (sexual, physical or psychological), including verbally, in writing or other wise
Discrimination against any person or group because of their race, color, ancestry, nationality or
Place of origin, ethnic background , religion, age, sex, gender‐ determined characteristics, sexual orientation, marital and family status, source of income, political belief and physical or mental disability.
Discrimination is prohibited in activities such as employment, housing, and services available to the public
Inappropriate language
Actions that put another person at risk of harm, including violent physical acts (with or without a weapon) and threatening someone

PROACTIVE STRATEGIES

We actively strive to create an environment that supports the health, safety and well‐being of the children by:

Practising the Circe of Security philosophy
Having realistic and developmentally appropriate expectations for behaviour
Setting up the environment and materials to encourage appropriate behaviour and reduce potential inappropriate behaviour
Planning a program based on children’s interests and developmental needs
Establishing consistent yet flexible schedules and routines that help children gain trust, security and self control

We create a positive environment for children , parents, staff and others involved in our Centre by:

CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR

We will consistently respond to inappropriate behaviour by children, parents, staff and others involved in the centre by:

Reminding people of expectations and limits
Using a respectful approach to explain why a behaviour is inappropriate and what behaviour is expected
Talking only about the behaviour, not labelling the person
Responding sympathetically and acknowledging feelings
Establishing natural, logical consequences

Depending on the severity and frequency of the behaviour, we will consider further steps such as:

Learning what may be contributing to the inappropriate behavior and how to help reduce or eliminate the behaviour
Having a formal or informal meeting to discuss concerns and to develop an action plan to encourage appropriate behaviour in the future.
Giving a written warning or developing a written contract that outlines specific concerns and consequences if the behaviour continues and accessing outside resources for help such as:
A behaviour specialist or other professionals to help staff understand and reduce a child’s inappropriate behaviour
Child and family services to access parenting supports
Mediation services to resolve conflicts between adults
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission for information and advice to resolve an issue.
Informally or to make a formal complaint if the behaviour involves discrimination or harassment.
The police to assist with threatening behavior. In extreme cases, we will take additional steps such as:
Suspending or dismissing a staff member
Suspending or withdrawing childcare services because of a child’s or family member’s inappropriate behavior
In the case of a visitor not allowing the person to return to the Centre
Contacting the police and/or Child and Family Services(CFS), if the behavior is illegal such as abuse, assault or threatening another person

Code of Ethics Early Childhood Educators

Promote the health and well-being of all children.
Use developmentally appropriate practices when working with all children.
Demonstrate caring for all children in all aspects of their practice.
Work in partnership with parents, supporting them in meeting theirresponsibilities to their children.
Work in partnership with colleagues and other service providers in the community to support the well-being of families.
Work in ways that enhance human dignity.
Pursue, on an on-going basis, the knowledge, skills, and self-awareness needed to be professionally competent.
Demonstrates integrity in all of their professional relationships.