Code of Conduct

Lighthouse is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all, and expects that all working relationships be characterised by respect.

This includes safeguarding children, young people and all other participants across our activities, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We have a zero-tolerance of any behaviour that constitutes discrimination, bullying or harassment of any form.

This document sets out a code of conduct for all employees, freelance/casual staff, guest speakers, workshop leaders and other contributors. Thank you for agreeing to follow this and help make a welcoming, friendly space for all.

The following is by no means an exhaustive list, but illustrates examples of ‘unwanted conduct’ or inappropriate behavior:

• Shouting, swearing, intimidating, threatening or throwing things.
• Belittling a person’s creative input or not letting them express their opinion in the first place.
• Unfairly blaming others – e.g. for the failures of technology; humiliation and ridicule either in private, at meetings or in front of colleagues/customers/clients.
• Spreading malicious rumours, or insulting someone by word or behaviour.
• Ridiculing or demeaning someone or picking on them.
• Innuendo or mockery.
• Threats, abuse, teasing, gossip, banter or practical jokes/pranks.
• Unwelcome sexual advances – touching, standing too close, the display of offensive materials, asking for sexual favours, making decisions on the basis of sexual advances being accepted or rejected.
• Homophobic, racist or sexist comments, offensive gestures.
• Excluding individuals or groups or socially isolating them.
• Unfair treatment, such as tasks with unachievable deadlines.
• Making threats or comments about job security without foundation.
• Deliberately undermining a competent worker by overloading them.
• Undermining with constant criticism.
• Preventing individuals progressing by intentionally blocking promotion or training opportunities.
• Intruding on a person’s privacy by pestering, spying or stalking.
• Tampering with a person’s personal belongings or work equipment.
• Cyber-bullying conducted online by email, online messaging, online gaming or social media channels, e.g. offensive language, embarrassing pictures or videos, fake profiles, death threats.