Legislation and codes of practice provide the legal framework for teaching. Key aspects include health and safety laws, data protection, child protection, and equal opportunities legislation prohibiting discrimination based on gender, race, religion, belief or disability. Teachers must also abide by codes of conduct regarding student behavior, being productive, polite, and respectful in the classroom.

1. Rules & Regulations
Behaviour - codes of conduct
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2. Ground Rules
 Be Productive
 Be Polite
 Be Respectful
Be prompt / on time and prepared
for each class – Have the necessary
equipment books, learning
materials with you.
Be sure to deliver homework on time
for each deadline.
Encourage and motivate yourself
and others!
Take pride in your work and your
learning environment .
“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well
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3. Ground Rules
Legislation and codes of practice
Legislation (or "statutory law“ ) is a necessary part of Law ensuring
society operates smoothly.
Some key aspects of current legislative requirements and
codes of practice in terms of teaching are:
 Health and Safety - The FE sector must abide by the ‘Health and Safety At Work Act’.
 Data Protection - Disclosure of confidential information to an unauthorised person is
a criminal offence.
 Child Protection - The government launched a children’s welfare reform in 2003
called ‘Every Child Matters’ and passed the ‘Children Act in 2004.
 Equal Opportunities - Education providers must promote equality of opportunities
and tackle discrimination. Providers cannot discriminate on grounds of gender, race,
sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
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4. Class Rules
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5. Class Rules
Remember to... My Goals
Make a list of “personal goals” you
will
stick by during class / the course.
o ______________________
o ______________________
o ______________________
o ______________________
o ______________________
o ______________________
o ______________________
“ Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.“ - Bo
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6. Class Rules
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Punctuality - respect for others in class through
arriving
on time.
Respect health and safety rules – no eating, drinking
when equipment is in use.
Equal Opportunities – work and support others