Online code of conduct, safeguarding and privacy notices

Code of conduct for events, talks and meetings with young people

In order to make our events, talks and meetings with your people as enjoyable as possible for all concerned, we ask that all attendees, helpers and course leaders abide by the following code of conduct:

Online activities:

1. Be respectful of all attendees and participants at all times.
2. Any inappropriate or offensive language or content will not be tolerated.
3. Do not share any personal details, including mobile numbers, email addresses or social media accounts.
4. Please keep any chat on-topic to avoid distracting other participants. Any messages should always be kind.
5. Do not try to record the lecture / talk / meeting in any way.

In person activities:

1. Be respectful of all attendees and participants at all times.
2. Any inappropriate or offensive language or content will not be tolerated.
3. No thoughtless or dangerous behaviour which puts yourself or anyone else at risk will be tolerated. 
4. Participants should notify course leaders if they wish to leave before the end of an event or go outside the building during an event. 
5. No alcohol or intoxicating substances are allowed.
6. All rules of the college(s), department(s), and laboratories that we visit must be followed at all times. These will be communicated to you clearly either before or during the course. 

If you do not abide by this code of conduct, you may be removed from the event and (for U18s) a parent / guardian or your school may be informed.

Safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults

Your safeguarding and welfare is our top priority. The designated safeguarding lead for the Department is Dr Sian Tedaldi. This means she is responsible for keeping you safe and well during events. Please email Sian (safeguarding@physics.ox.ac.uk) if you have any concerns or for any of the following reasons:

• You are feeling unhappy
• You are feeling unsafe
• You have concerns about another student or adult helper.

Sian will be able to support you and try and get you the help you need.

Safeguarding code of practice, privacy notices and data protection

The University's safeguarding code of practice and our privacy notices for the outreach programmes are attached to the bottom of this page. If you have any questions please contact public.events@physics.ox.ac.uk.