Code of Conduct & Behaviour Expectations Template

Create a safer, more positive learning environment with this comprehensive Code of Conduct & Behaviour Expectations template. It gives your organisation a clear, written framework for behaviour, respect, and safety that everyone can understand and follow.

Designed for youth‑focused settings such as youth clubs, after‑school programmes, summer camps, and skill‑training centres, this document explains exactly what is expected from participants, staff, volunteers, and parents. It uses straightforward, age‑appropriate language so young people can read it themselves or review it together with an adult.

What this policy covers

• Introduction to your values and behaviour expectations
• Respect for others, inclusion, and anti‑bullying standards
• Safety rules and responsibilities during activities
• Positive participation and engagement in sessions
• Care for equipment, facilities, and shared spaces
• Digital behaviour and online safety (digital citizenship)
• Prohibited items (weapons, drugs, alcohol, vaping, etc.)
• Dress code and presentation guidelines
• Clear steps and consequences when rules are broken
• Roles and responsibilities for participants, staff, and parents
• Positive behaviour recognition and rewards
• Agreement and signature section for young people and parents

Key benefits for your organisation

• Promotes a safe, respectful and consistent environment
• Makes expectations clear to students, parents and staff
• Supports safeguarding, risk management and professionalism
• Easy to adapt with your own logo, branding and local procedures
• Suitable for printing, emailing or including in welcome packs

This Code of Conduct & Behaviour Expectations template is ideal if you want a professional, structured behaviour policy you can customise quickly, instead of writing one from scratch.