Public Code of Conduct

Public Code of Conduct Khalsa Panth Academy® Registered Charity in England and Wales, Charity Number 1219689 Version: October 2026 Approved by trustees: October 2026 Next review: 12 months from approval, or sooner if required 1. Purpose This code sets out the behaviour expected from everyone involved with Khalsa Panth Academy®. It applies to learners, parents, … Continue reading "Public Code of Conduct"

Public Code of Conduct

Khalsa Panth Academy®
Registered Charity in England and Wales, Charity Number 1219689
Version: October 2026
Approved by trustees: October 2026
Next review: 12 months from approval, or sooner if required

1. Purpose

This code sets out the behaviour expected from everyone involved with Khalsa Panth Academy®. It applies to learners, parents, carers, trustees, staff, tutors, volunteers, visitors and contractors.

Khalsa Panth Academy® aims to keep a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment based on Sikh values, education, service, respect and care for others.

2. Expected behaviour

Everyone is expected to:

• treat others with respect and dignity;
• follow academy instructions and safeguarding rules;
• speak politely and behave calmly;
• arrive on time and be ready to learn;
• respect Gurbani, Sikh music, instruments and learning spaces;
• use equipment carefully;
• keep the premises clean and safe;
• report concerns, hazards or unsafe behaviour;
• respect privacy and confidentiality;
• support a positive learning environment.

3. Behaviour not accepted

Khalsa Panth Academy® will not accept:

• bullying, harassment or intimidation;
• discrimination or hate behaviour;
• aggressive or threatening conduct;
• physical harm or unsafe behaviour;
• abusive language;
• damage to property or equipment;
• misuse of phones, photos or videos;
• private contact between adults and children outside approved arrangements;
• behaviour that places others at risk or disrupts learning.

4. Staff, tutors and volunteers

Adults working with Khalsa Panth Academy® must keep professional boundaries. They must follow safeguarding rules, avoid unsafe one-to-one situations, avoid private messaging with children, and report concerns quickly.

Adults must not use their role for personal benefit or behave in a way that damages trust in Khalsa Panth Academy®.

5. Parents and carers

Parents and carers are expected to provide accurate information, collect children on time, communicate respectfully and support academy rules.

Concerns should be raised through the proper route, not through arguments, public accusations or behaviour that disrupts classes.

6. Breach of this code

If this code is breached, Khalsa Panth Academy® may take action such as a reminder, warning, meeting, temporary suspension, ending attendance, removing a volunteer from duty, or referring a safeguarding or legal concern to the correct agency.

7. Review

This code will be reviewed annually or sooner if needed.