CCELT Code of Practice - Members

The Commission expects all individuals to uphold the high standards set out in our Code of Practice. These standards must be met and maintained by all who wish to remain Teacher Status with us. Accredited teachers of CCELT agree to abide by the Code of Practice by which they will:

1. conduct themselves at all times with integrity in the discharge of their duties according to law and this clause overrides all others, so that where there is conflict, this clause shall prevail.

2. maintain high standards of personal behaviour at all times and to do nothing to bring themselves, the Commission or the profession into dispute;

3. take personal responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of good relations with other professional, public and private bodies;

4. maintain the integrity of the profession in public and in the media;

5. take no improper action which might injure or malign the reputation of other professionals;

6. respect the rights, needs aspirations and trust of the individual, regardless of gender, age, class, culture or greed and ensure equal opportunities for all;

7. respect wishes and aspirations of parents, guardians and careers of pupils and students;

8. maintain the strict confidentiality of personal information;

9. ensure, as far as is possible, that individual pupils and students, and groups of pupils and students, achieve their full educational potential;

10. exercise professional judgement in furthering the resolution of educational problems;

11, refrain from any acts that may cause teachers and pupils harm;

12. take no advantage of a position of authority with a pupil or student and attitudes in themselves and colleagues;

13. further the development of professional skills, knowledge and attitudes in themselves and colleagues;

14. ensure positive collaboration with those in educational and other institutions, authorities, examination boards and other specialist bodies.