Our Group's Guidelines
Our activities are organised by parents quite voluntarily. They give their time to provide their child with an activity and do us the service of opening it up to other families. We are very grateful.
The following guidelines are adapted from the Home Education Network (HEN) and are here to smooth the way for those parents organising events (and to keep them encouraged to do more).
In participating in our co-op events or activities you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to abide by these guidelines.
Responsibilities:
· Courtesy: Common courtesy is expected at all times.
· Responsibility : Your children remain your responsibility at all times.
. Accountability : We ask that all adults provide their Working With Children's Check and that everyone attending the venue and/or events (both adults and children) be registered with the co-op event coordinator (if you have a question about this please email coburghomeschool@gmail.com).
· Arrival: introduce yourself to the event organisers and other families and encourage your children to do so too.
· Respect for the environment: Please keep the venue tidy and make use of rubbish bins. Please assist in cleaning up communal areas and avoid causing damage of any kind.
· Respect for Others: Please be respectful of other participants – both with and apart from our group. In groups of people, it is inevitable that conflict will occasionally arise as different people have different needs, abilities and expectations. Learning to resolve conflict in larger groups is a valuable experience of these events. Please help children to learn positive conflict resolution skills.
· The steps for dealing with negative behaviour
· Damage: Any damage that occurs is to be reported as soon as practical, to the organiser. You may be charged for the costs of any repairs.
· Accidents & Incidents: If an accident or incident should arise, as well as taking appropriate action to ensure the safety of all involved, please notify the organiser. Witnesses should assist the organiser to complete a HEN Incident Report which may be required for insurance/legal purposes.
· Prompt payment by the due date is required. The organising parents are volunteering so please respect their time by not making them chase you for payment.
· Refunds: It may not be possible to issue refunds for cancellations or early departures as, once booking numbers are confirmed, the organiser may be charged for your place even if you fail to attend.
Thank you all for taking the time to read these guidelines.
The following guidelines are adapted from the Home Education Network (HEN) and are here to smooth the way for those parents organising events (and to keep them encouraged to do more).
In participating in our co-op events or activities you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to abide by these guidelines.
Responsibilities:
· Courtesy: Common courtesy is expected at all times.
· Responsibility : Your children remain your responsibility at all times.
. Accountability : We ask that all adults provide their Working With Children's Check and that everyone attending the venue and/or events (both adults and children) be registered with the co-op event coordinator (if you have a question about this please email coburghomeschool@gmail.com).
· Arrival: introduce yourself to the event organisers and other families and encourage your children to do so too.
· Respect for the environment: Please keep the venue tidy and make use of rubbish bins. Please assist in cleaning up communal areas and avoid causing damage of any kind.
· Respect for Others: Please be respectful of other participants – both with and apart from our group. In groups of people, it is inevitable that conflict will occasionally arise as different people have different needs, abilities and expectations. Learning to resolve conflict in larger groups is a valuable experience of these events. Please help children to learn positive conflict resolution skills.
· The steps for dealing with negative behaviour
- Request the attendee to stop the behaviour. If the behaviour is causing clear and present danger take immediate and respectful action to ensure the safety of all.
- In the case of children, if the behaviour continues, the parent/s should be sought to intervene and support the children to reach a resolution.
- In the case of adults, ask the organiser for assistance with unresolved conflicts.
- In the case of unresolved behaviour which affects the enjoyment of fellow participants, the organiser or their delegate reserves the right to ask participants to leave and/or to decline their booking for future events.
· Damage: Any damage that occurs is to be reported as soon as practical, to the organiser. You may be charged for the costs of any repairs.
· Accidents & Incidents: If an accident or incident should arise, as well as taking appropriate action to ensure the safety of all involved, please notify the organiser. Witnesses should assist the organiser to complete a HEN Incident Report which may be required for insurance/legal purposes.
· Prompt payment by the due date is required. The organising parents are volunteering so please respect their time by not making them chase you for payment.
· Refunds: It may not be possible to issue refunds for cancellations or early departures as, once booking numbers are confirmed, the organiser may be charged for your place even if you fail to attend.
Thank you all for taking the time to read these guidelines.
