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Being a role model places a responsibility on you to consistently demonstrate the highest standards of professional behaviour. You should treat children with respect and kindness, even when they do not replicate this towards you. If children are rude, defiant or aggressive, this is rarely personal. There may be complex reasons that underpin their behaviour, and it is important that you respond to challenging behaviour in a calm, controlled and professional manner. Some children will be continually exposed to models of aggression at home and it is critical that they are exposed to alternative responses from adults who are positive role models.

As a role model to children, you should also:

 be punctual at school and lessons;

 listen to children when they communicate with you;

 address negative behaviour firmly but calmly;

 demonstrate professional dress and use of language;

 maintain professional boundaries while being friendly;

 apologise when you get things wrong;

 believe that they can achieve and communicate this belief to them;

 believe that they can improve their behaviour and communicate this belief to them;

 maintain good attendance;

 ensure that lessons are planned, organised and ready to run when children enter the room;

 encourage children to take ownership of their learning environment;

 refrain from any form of substance use in front of children – for example, smoking cigarettes outside of school.