TASK 5B

I found some documents of code of ethics and practice within teaching, specifically post 16 and SEND

http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/6466/1/code_of_practice__revised__for_providers_of_post-16_education_and_related_services__dda_.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398815/SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf

Even within the Post 16 PDF there is emphasis on SEND students:

"There are various actions which education providers can take in order to avoid discriminating against disabled people. By doing so, education providers are not only likely to improve the overall performance of the institution but will also minimise the incidence of expensive and timeconsuming litigation. In addition, these actions will assist education providers in complying with the Disability Equality Duty, which all those operating in the public education sector will be covered by either directly or indirectly. The Disability Equality Duty requires all public authorities – including education providers covered by the Part 4 duties outlined in this Code – when carrying out their functions to have due regard to the need to: ■ promote equality of opportunity between disabled persons and other persons ■ eliminate discrimination that is unlawful under the Act ■ eliminate harassment of disabled persons that is related to their disabilities ■ promote positive attitudes towards disabled persons ■ encourage participation by disabled persons in public life; and SI 2005/2966 13 2 How can discrimination be avoided? ■ take steps to take account of disabled persons’ disabilities, even where that involves treating disabled persons more favourably than other persons."

Finding information on a specific code of practice for teachers is harder than I thought, there doesn't seem to be a standardised set of rules, just common sense and good training.