Code of Conduct for Life Drawing
We look forward to welcoming you to our studios. In order to create a safe and welcoming space that allows everyone to feel respected and valued we ask that all participants follow our code of behaviour and safety policy.
Booking a ticket for a workshop means you are consenting to our code of behaviour and safety policy. If a ticket has been purchased on behalf of a young person please make sure they are aware of the following.
This code of behaviour aims to identify acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, encourage cooperation, honesty, fairness and respect, create an environment where your self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence will grow, encourage you to recognise and respect the rights of others, encourage you to take responsibility for your own behaviour, help resolve conflicts and make it clear what will happen if you decide not to follow the code.
Code of conduct for participants -
Life Drawing
If you do not agree with these statements or feel unable to act in accordance with them, this space may not be suitable for you.
Participants are expected to be kind and considerate towards the model at all times.
Keep a respectful distance from the model and never touch them (even if measuring).
When in pose please do not invade the model’s personal space.
Some models may be ok with you taking close measurements but please assume this is not allowed unless you hear otherwise.
No photos should ever be taken of the model by participants.
Phones should be put on silent during the session.
Phone calls should be taken outside of the studio at all times.
Please do not direct questions to the model as they may feel uncomfortable directly engaging with participants.
Jelly is an inclusive and supportive space for all genders and gender expressions. We expect all visitors to respect the pronouns, names, and identities of all. If you are unsure, respectfully ask.
If you have any questions or concerns or no longer wish to attend our workshop please return your ticket via eventbrite.
Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and all attendees are expected to uphold them.
Jelly asks that you cooperate with others, be friendly, listen to others, be helpful, have good manners, treat everyone with respect, take responsibility for your own behaviour, follow this code of behaviour and other rules (including the law).
If you see or experience something that you believe violates this policy, please speak to one of Jelly’s staff, either in person, via a friend or in writing. Jelly holds an ‘Incident Report’ book, with anonymity processes in place. The Incident Report book will be reviewed quarterly to check for reoccurrences; it acts as a learning tool for challenging ourselves, rather than to be used as a formal process of complaint
Additional guidance for under 18 years where a parent, carer or guardian is not present:
Jelly respectfully reminds you that you are responsible for your behaviour during the workshop session.
If you are concerned or upset about anything they see you can talk to the Jelly host workshop leader.
What happens if participants decide not to follow the code of behaviour?
This code of behaviour is part of our process for making sure everyone who takes part in our services receives the support they need.
Minor or first-time incident
If you behave in a way that doesn’t follow our behaviour code, our staff or volunteers will remind you about it and ask you to comply with it. They will give you an opportunity to change your behaviour.
This gives you the chance to think and to plan how you could behave differently, with support from staff and/or volunteers.
Formal warning
If you continue not to follow the code of behaviour after your first reminder, or if your behaviour is more serious, you will be given a formal warning by the person running your activity.
They will make a record about what happened and inform your parents or carers if this is appropriate. They will also talk with you about what happened and agree what support you need to improve your behaviour in the future.
We may also decide that a sanction is appropriate such as restricting you from taking part in some activities
Final warning
If the support we have put in place isn’t helping you to change your behaviour, we may need to give you a final warning. Again this will be recorded.
If you are under 18 years old inform your parents or carers as appropriate. At this point, we may need to talk with you and your parents or carers about other services that might be more able to give you the support you need.
Young Person Workshops - Child protection procedures
If any member of staff or volunteer becomes concerned that your behaviour suggests you may be in need of protection or that you may present a risk of harm to other children and young people, they will follow our child protection procedures. This may involve making a referral to the local authority.
If child protection procedures are necessary we will talk this through with you and your parents and carers as soon as possible, unless doing so would put you in danger or or interfere with a police investigation.
The role of parents and carers
We see parents and carers as valuable partners in promoting positive behaviour and will involve them as appropriate.
We will always inform and involve your parents or carers if you receive a formal warning about your behaviour, unless doing so would put you in danger.
These rules are designed to keep everyone safe and that if participants choose not to follow them, Jelly may contact the participants parents/carers.
If you see or experience something that you believe violates this policy, please speak to one of Jelly’s staff, either in person, via a friend or in writing. Jelly holds an ‘Incident Report’ book, with anonymity processes in place. The Incident Report book will be reviewed quarterly to check for reoccurrences; it acts as a learning tool for challenging ourselves, rather than to be used as a formal process of complaint.