CODE OF CONDUCT/ BEHAVIOUR POLICY.
                          UPDATED JANUARY 26th 2019.

The TECHTIVITY code of conduct applies to all members, volunteers, beneficiaries and trustees.

It is essential that all those involved with TECHTIVITY are aware of  what is expected of them as an individual. This code of conduct is a guide to the standards of behaviour expected by TECHTIVITY at all meetings, events, activities, trips and residential visits..

TECHTIVITY is a charity that aims to create a nurturing community of families who, whilst receiving the support of the charity, also support each other. Not simply a group of people but a community of families working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.

TECHTIVITY will not accept or participate in discrimination in any form due to race, gender, age, disability, colour, religion, political views or sexual orientation. Discriminatory behaviour will be reviewed by the trustees on a case by case basis and dealt with accordingly.

TECHTIVITY  expects that all adults will treat others with respect and dignity. In instances where verbal or physical abuse takes place, the trustees will take appropriate action. (In the case of verbal aggression there will be a warning letter In the first Instance, access to activities for parents/Carers will be refused in the second instance, withdrawal of support for the family from the charity in a third instance). A volunteer showing aggression in any form towards either an adult or a child will instantly be asked to leave and not return, (with the appropriate authorities Informed  in line with our safeguarding policy).

TECHTIVITY will not tolerate either physical or verbal abuse from one adult to another or from an adult to a child, (see safeguarding policy for further information). Children with extreme anti social behaviour issues (eg.aggression during a meltdown) will be required by the trustees to have 1:1 or 2:1 supervision as necessary in order to ensure the safeguarding of others. (See safeguarding policy).

The trustees of TECHTIVITY must always act in the best interests of the charity as a whole and without prejudice or preferential treatment. They will regularly review the activities of the charity with the aim of improving and progressing the charities main aims of supporting families who have a child with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and anxiety issues. 

Trustees of TECHTIVITY will not allow personal feeling or opinions to hinder their activities on the board and will declare any conflict of Interest to other board members. This may mean recusing  themselves from particular discussions or votes in order to ensure impartiality and the integrity of the vote. If any trustee feels that a fellow trustee has an undeclared conflict of interest then it is their responsibility to Inform the chair (or, in the case of the chair being the person with the conflict of interest, call a meeting of the other trustees to discuss how to proceed).
 
The trustees of TECHTIVITY will ensure that all policies and procedures are regularly updated and followed, input and suggestions from the families it supports  are discussed and any complaint is fairly considered with a written response to the complainant that outlines the outcome of the complaint and how the decision was reached. 

The trustees of TECHTIVITY will provide support, equal opportunities and training to all volunteers.