Code of conduct for online events
My Commitment: By signing up to attend an event, you agree that you have read and understood the Code of Conduct and agree to follow it. You agree to follow the leadership of staff involved, and you accept that not following the Code of Conduct will affect everyone’s experience, including your own, and that your behaviour may affect my future participation in the group. To learn more about Shine's safeguarding processes see our website: https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/safeguarding
Our Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for everyone involved in our youth online sessions and how to make sure you and others stay safe online. For anybody under the age of 16, we will ask that a parent or guardian is present in the room when they take part in the Online session. They do not need to appear on screen.
Be Respectful
- Be Kind: Treat others with kindness and consideration, respecting their ideas and feelings. Everyone may have different opinions. It is important to listen and avoid arguing or belittling others for their views. Always be kind to staff members too.
- Be friendly: When joining discussions or commenting in the chat, be nice to other young people. Bullying and bad language is not allowed in the groups and may mean you can't be part of the group anymore.
- Be mindful of time: Arrive on time when possible. If you need to leave early or cannot attend, inform the staff before the session starts.
Stay Safe
- Use only your first name on Online (Zoom): Please display only your first name during the sessions. Avoid sharing your surname for privacy and safety reasons.
- Keep personal information private: Never share personal details like your phone number, social media accounts, or email address during the Online meetings. Your safety is important.
- Tell your parents: Always let your parents know about any Online meetings you attend. It's important to keep them informed and involved in what you're doing.
- Report disrespectful or offensive behaviour: If you experience any disrespectful or offensive behaviour, please inform a staff member right away. They will handle the situation appropriately and ensure your well-being.
- How to behave when online: Use appropriate online behaviour during the Online meetings. This includes refraining from spamming, sharing inappropriate content, or engaging in disruptive activities that may distract or disturb others.
- Please dress appropriately: Make sure you are fully dressed and wearing appropriate clothes for the session.
Sharing Information
- Your information is kept private: The things you share with us are confidential and won't be shared with others. However, if you share something that may harm you or someone else, we might need to tell the right person. If possible, we'll talk to you about it first. But if we can't reach you, we'll decide who needs to know to keep everyone safe.
- Respect others' personal stories: Sometimes, people may share personal stories during the Online meetings. It's important that you keep these stories to yourself and not share them with anyone outside of the session. Respecting their privacy is crucial.
- Respect other people’s privacy: You are not allowed to take pictures, screenshot, save chats, or record the online sessions. Only Shine Staff can do this, and they will tell you if they are. You can choose not to be recorded.
- Chat is saved securely: Remember that anything you write in chat messages during Online meetings are saved securely by Online and Shine.
The following conduct can lead to immediate removal from an online event:
- Angry or vulgar language directed at an individual or individuals, including swearing, name calling or shouting.
- Harassment/intimidating/menacing/offensive behaviour by words, gestures or body language.
- Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening, or offensive nature
- Behaviour or actions which may result in the harm of oneself or another person.
- Taking photos/filming the online session
- Sharing of personal information during the session
Shine reserves the right to deny access and/or consider membership of any person who violates this Code of Conduct.
