COBIS Members and Affiliates accept:
• that their prime responsibility is to their students and their parents or guardians
• that their mission is to provide an education which broadly follows the content and practices of the National Curriculum for England and Wales or one of the other curricula accepted for COBIS membership or affiliation
• that they are required to follow the laws of the country in which they operate
COBIS Members and Affiliates undertake:
• to follow the best practices in contractual recruitment and employment, in the interests of both students and staff.
• to ensure fair, honest, and transparent dealings with parents, staff, and colleagues.
• to adopt good communication practices with parents; parents should be given clear and transparent information regarding fees, deposits, financial assistance, admissions policy, notice periods, complaints procedures, and other matters
• to adopt a fair and professional attitude towards other schools, ensuring good relations within the limits of fair competition
• to maintain a fair and clearly-structured system of Governance
• to follow best UK practice with regard to health and safety and child protection
Observance of the Code of Ethical Practice is a condition of COBIS membership and affiliation. Breaches of the Code will be considered by the COBIS Executive Committee and may result in suspension or termination of membership or affiliation. Members and Affiliates accept that the COBIS Executive Committee is the final arbiter in matters pertaining to the Code of Ethical Practice.
