Keeping children safe while learning technology
This policy gives Nobel Courses tutors clear safety, safeguarding, and conduct rules when teaching children aged 6 to 14 in Robotics, Roblox Game Design, Coding, 3D Printing, online lessons, and workshops.
Overview
Tutors must create a safe, respectful, and organised learning environment. Child safety always comes before the activity, equipment, timetable, or lesson plan.
Tutor responsibilities
Every tutor is responsible for keeping students safe and making sure lessons are delivered professionally.
- Supervise children properly during every lesson.
- Follow Nobel Courses lesson plans, instructions, and safety rules.
- Use equipment safely and responsibly.
- Report injuries, concerns, behaviour issues, or risks immediately.
- Treat every child fairly and respectfully.
Supervision
Tutors usually work with groups of around 3 to 15 children. Children must not be left unsupervised during lessons or activities.
Do
- Keep students visible and supervised.
- Give clear instructions before activities.
- Ask for support if the group becomes difficult to manage.
Do not
- Leave children alone in the room.
- Allow unsafe movement around equipment.
- Ignore dangerous behaviour.
Professional boundaries
Tutors must keep a professional relationship with students at all times.
Do
- Speak calmly and respectfully.
- Support students equally.
- Use appropriate physical contact only when needed for safety, first aid, or equipment support.
Do not
- Shout aggressively, insult, or embarrass children.
- Use physical punishment.
- Share personal or private matters with students.
- Show favouritism.
Communication rules
Tutors must not contact students privately. Communication must go through Nobel Courses, parents, or guardians.
- No WhatsApp messages with students.
- No private calls or personal emails with students.
- No contact through Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Discord, Messenger, Roblox, gaming platforms, or similar apps.
- No private meetings with students outside official Nobel Courses activities.
Photos, videos, and social media
Tutors must not take or share photos and videos of students unless authorised by Nobel Courses.
Allowed only with approval
- Taking lesson photos.
- Recording short clips.
- Tagging Nobel Courses.
- Using images for promotion.
Not allowed
- Posting student faces without approval.
- Sharing student names or personal information.
- Using personal devices without permission.
- Posting content before management approval.
Online lessons
Online lessons must follow the same safeguarding rules as in person lessons.
- Use only approved lesson platforms.
- Do not use private chats with students.
- Do not use private breakout rooms unless authorised and supervised.
- Do not share meeting links publicly.
- Do not record lessons unless authorised.
- Report inappropriate behaviour immediately.
Equipment safety
Tutors must make sure all equipment is used safely. This includes robots, 3D printers, laptops, tablets, VR headsets, electronics, wires, batteries, and tools.
Do
- Check equipment before use.
- Keep liquids away from electronics.
- Stop unsafe use immediately.
- Explain risks before practical activities.
Do not
- Use damaged wires or broken equipment.
- Allow children to run with equipment.
- Leave batteries or small parts unsupervised.
- Allow students to misuse robots or devices.
Behaviour concerns
Tutors must manage behaviour calmly and fairly. The goal is to keep the lesson safe, not to embarrass the child.
- Use calm instructions and positive encouragement.
- Redirect poor behaviour early.
- Stop dangerous behaviour immediately.
- If a child becomes aggressive, damages equipment, or puts others at risk, contact the director.
Accidents and emergencies
If a child is injured or an accident happens, the tutor must act calmly and report it immediately.
- Explain what happened.
- State which child was involved.
- Explain the injury or concern.
- Explain what action was taken.
- Do not ignore injuries, even if they seem minor.
Safeguarding
Tutors must take safeguarding concerns seriously. This includes abuse, neglect, bullying, inappropriate behaviour, online risks, distress, or worrying disclosures.
If a child shares a concern
- Stay calm.
- Listen carefully.
- Reassure the child that they did the right thing.
- Report the concern immediately.
Do not
- Promise secrecy.
- Investigate the matter yourself.
- Ask leading questions.
- Discuss the concern with unauthorised people.
Dress and conduct
Tutors must look and behave professionally when working with children.
- Wear clean, modest, and practical clothing.
- Avoid unsafe footwear and excessive jewellery during practical activities.
- Do not wear offensive slogans or inappropriate images.
- Do not smoke, vape, swear, or discuss inappropriate adult topics around children.
- Do not attend lessons under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Use personal phones only when needed for lessons, safety, or communication with Nobel Courses.
Required documents
Tutors may need to provide the following documents before working with children.
- Valid identification.
- Police conduct certificate, where required.
- POMA or child protection clearance, where required.
- Any other document requested by Nobel Courses.
Policy breaches
If a tutor fails to follow this policy, Nobel Courses may take action depending on the seriousness of the issue.
- Verbal warning.
- Written warning.
- Removal from a session.
- Suspension from duties.
- Termination of agreement.
- Reporting to the relevant authorities, where required.
Our commitment
Nobel Courses is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inspiring environment where children can explore technology with confidence.