This unit considers the importance of ensuring the commitment of all members of staff to the creation and maintenance of a safer learning environment.

It will also look at why organisations should have a code of conduct, and the procedures to follow if a member of staff is suspected of behaving inappropriately.

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

• Explain the need for all staff to safeguard learners.
• Identify how staff can be involved in the development and review of the organisation's safeguarding policy and wider agenda.
• Describe ways to keep staff informed of the organisation's approach to safeguarding and the individual's responsibility.
• Show the importance and value of a code of conduct for all staff that gives clear guidance.
• Describe the explicit principles underpinning the code of conduct.