Date: October 2025
Review Date: October 2026
Coordinator: Head
Nominated Governor: Vicki May
Version: v10.25
Governors at The Haven commit to holding space with discernment, responsibility, and relational intelligence. Our code of conduct reflects the trust placed in us by learners, families, and educators.
As a Governor of The Haven, I will:
Uphold the Vision
● Act in alignment with The Haven’s ethos: neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, symbolically intelligent, and learner-led.
● Support the co-creation of systems rooted in care, transparency and autonomy.
Act with Integrity
● Prioritise the safety, dignity and wellbeing of all learners.
● Adhere to all safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality expectations. ● Declare and step aside from conflicts of interest.
Hold Constructive Space
● Offer challenge with compassion; offer encouragement with clarity.
● Participate actively and respectfully in meetings and decision-making processes.
● Stay curious and committed to collective learning — even when discomfort arises.
Model Accountability
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Review and reflect on governance practices regularly.
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Follow through on agreed actions and communication timelines.
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Seek guidance when needed and admit when I don’t know.
Protect the Haven
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Respect confidentiality across all forums, documents, and relationships.
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Represent The Haven positively and accurately in any external communications.
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Be willing to step back if I can no longer serve the role with integrity or clarity.
This code is reviewed annually. It is not a set of rules — it is a relational agreement grounded in responsibility, reciprocity, and care.