McLeod Nursery School Code of Conduct

Facility Number: #2151
Location: 530 McLeod Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 0B5
Contact Person: Alyssa Farquhar, Director

Code of Conduct

At McLeod Nursery School, we strive to create a safe, caring, and positive learning environment for all children, staff, and families. We believe in the equality of all people and respect diversity. To maintain this environment, all individuals involved with our centre—board of directors, staff, children, parents/guardians, and others—are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Guiding Principles for Appropriate Behaviour

• Be Respectful
  Show respect for oneself and others, their ideas, feelings, and the environment, equipment, and materials.

• Be Safe
  Work and play safely to prevent harm to yourself and others.

• Be Cooperative
  Solve problems by communicating respectfully and ask for help when needed.

• Be Supportive of Learning
  Engage in learning to the best of your ability and support others’ learning.

Developmental Capabilities of Children

Teachers consider each child’s developmental stage when setting behaviour expectations and consequences. This ensures that both expectations and consequences are realistic and age-appropriate.

Appropriate Use of Technology

All individuals—children, staff, parents, and others—are expected to use email, electronic devices, and the Internet according to the school’s policies to protect privacy and confidentiality.

Unacceptable Behaviours

The following behaviours are considered unacceptable at McLeod Nursery School:

• Bullying (physical, verbal, emotional, social, or cyberbullying) – intentional, hurtful, and repetitive.
• Harassment – behaviour that degrades, demeans, humiliates, or embarrasses someone.
• All forms of abuse (sexual, physical, psychological).
• Discrimination based on race, colour, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
• Violent behaviour or actions that put others at risk of harm.

Creating a Positive Environment

We strive to foster an environment that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of everyone involved:

• Setting realistic and developmentally appropriate behaviour expectations.
• Planning programs based on children’s interests and needs.
• Establishing consistent schedules and routines that help children feel secure.
• Building positive relationships by taking time to talk and listen.
• Clearly stating and reinforcing limits and rules in a positive manner.

Proactive Strategies

To manage behaviour, teachers will:

• Remind individuals of expectations and limits.
• Use respectful, empathetic approaches to explain inappropriate behaviour and expected behaviour.
• Address the behaviour, not label the person.
• Encourage problem-solving through communication and cooperation.
• Provide natural and logical consequences for inappropriate behaviour.

Consequences for Inappropriate Behaviour

In the case of persistent or serious disruptive behaviour, further steps may include:

• Behaviour analysis to identify underlying causes and solutions.
• Meetings with parents to discuss concerns and create action plans.
• Written contracts outlining expectations and consequences.
• Accessing outside resources such as behaviour specialists, mediation services, or parenting support.

In extreme cases, the following actions may be taken:

• Suspension or dismissal of a staff member.
• Suspension or withdrawal of child care services due to a child’s or family member’s behaviour.
• Banning individuals from returning to the centre.
• Contacting the police or child and family services for illegal behaviours.

At McLeod Nursery School, we are committed to fostering a respectful, safe, and supportive environment where everyone—children, staff, and families—can thrive. If you have any questions or concerns about our Code of Conduct, please feel free to reach out to us.