Ethical Considerations

Safeguarding procedures, CRB, Codes of conduct all common place in an educational environment or in any environment involving children for that matter. 
Working with Children on a daily basis has given me a detailed insight into many ethical issues which have to be taken into consideration. As I am looking to base my inquiry within an Educational setting much of my research will take place in such an environment therefore there are many procedures which must be considered and be at the forefront of my inquiry including;

• Correct & current permissions - Permission must be granted from both parents and teachers to include any photographic evidence or comments involving particular children and all faces visible must be depicted. Names of Schools or Children/Teachers will not be referenced unless such permission has been granted and the correct referencing applied.
• Data collection - Any Data and relevant information collated will be kept and seen only by myself and used solely for the inquiry.
• CRB - A current Enhanced CRB must be to hand at all times when in an educational environment to ensure current government standards are upheld.
•  Professional conduct - To uphold professional standards at all times, ensuring work areas are safe and are a space of positive learning. Ensure particular schools behaviour strategies are enforced and maintained and my inquiry and research dose not disrupt students and their learning.
• Duty of care/ safeguarding - to ensure any behaviours, altercations or allegations I believe to be harmful towards a Child are reported to a safeguarding personal immediately.
• To enter my Inquiry with no prejudice or prejudgements as to ensure a fair and unbiased result.