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Codes of conduct: summary

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An illustration of a coach and a young female swimmer alongside a swimming pool. In between them is a giant clipboard with a document titled code of conduct on it. The code of conduct has a large green tick on it.

Codes of conduct: what is their purpose?

Codes of conduct are more than just a list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviours.

They can:

Make people accountable for their behaviour.
Demonstrate your organisation's commitment to safeguarding.
Provide a point of reference to clarify if some behaviours are acceptable or not.
Define standards of good practice.

Taking time to develop codes of conduct for your organisation is a necessary investment in making your sport safer for everyone.

How can codes of conduct help prevent harm?

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Codes of conduct: summary