Behavioural Standards Guidance (Revised core values) - October 2024

In this section

1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Confidentiality
4. Roles and responsibilities
5. Acceptable behaviour
6. Unacceptable behaviour
7. Defining discrimination (direct or indirect), victimisation, bullying, sexual harassment and harassment
8. Cyber bullying
9. Determining whether unacceptable behaviour is taking place.
10. Capability, conduct and positive management
11. Learning and Development

12. Resolving concerns relating to unacceptable behaviour
13. Formal action
14. Third party harassment
15. Malicious complaints
16. Ensuring equality of opportunity
Appendix 1 - Definitions
Appendix 2 - Managing Performance
Appendix 3 - Informal Ways of Resolving Conflict
Appendix 4 - Managing Conflict
Appendix 5 - Standards of behaviour key contacts

2. Scope

This guidance applies to all Carmarthenshire County Council workers apart from staff on the complement of Locally Managed Schools where separate procedures will apply. In the absence of a school policy, it is advised that this guidance is followed.