Ethics Code.pdf

I. Basic Provisions

Article 1: The Code of Ethics for employees of Vandela Božiković Kindergarten contains moral and professional ethics principles that all employees must apply in their professional and public work.

Article 2: Each employee is personally responsible for achieving the highest ethical standards in their behavior and must promote ethical behavior in children.

IV. Ethical Principles and Values in Performing Work Tasks

Article 3: Ethical principles and values in performing work tasks include:

Competence, professional behavior, objectivity, and impartiality
Timely and efficient performance of work tasks
Encouraging excellence in work
Collegiality and support in work
Encouraging advancement, additional education, and improvement
Appropriate communication and mutual respect
Avoiding conflicts of interest and favoritism
Prohibiting discrimination or harassment
Providing all available information necessary for decision-making
Confidentiality and protection of citizens' personal data

Article 4: Competence, professional behavior, objectivity, and impartiality are essential ethical values that each employee must affirm as basic personal work postulates.

V. Application of Ethical Principles and Values

Article 15: The application of ethical principles and values is established in relationships between:

1. Employees and educational work with children
2. Employees and parents - users of kindergarten services
3. Employees and the institution and its partners
4. Management and employees
5. Employees and the founder and wider community

Article 16: Relationships between employees and educational work with children:

Adhere to professional rules and ethical principles and values in performing work tasks
Treat each child equally, without discrimination based on national, ethnic, social, linguistic, or racial origin, religious beliefs, education, sex, family situation, or any other basis
Avoid expressing bias or favoritism towards a particular child
Continuously maintain a professional approach to each child
React to any manifestation of unprofessional behavior in the work environment
Report any actions that harm children

Key Points:

The Code of Ethics applies to all employees of Vandela Božiković Kindergarten
Employees must adhere to professional rules and ethical principles and values in their work
The Code emphasizes the importance of competence, objectivity, impartiality, and respect for children, parents, and colleagues
Employees must avoid conflicts of interest, favoritism, and discrimination
Confidentiality and protection of personal data are essential
The Code promotes a culture of excellence, collegiality, and mutual respect.