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Code of Practice

All Storytellers agree to:

  • Stick to the script and present the story simply, without addition or deviation, following the guidelines in the Open the Book Handbook
  • Allow each story to speak for itself, as a Bible story, not as a sermon
  • Liaise closely and sensitively with schools, being mindful of the school’s context and educational environment
  • Be aware that they are invited guests and make minimal demands on schools
  • Show respect and sensitivity to those of other faiths and to those with no faith
  • Fulfil relevant safeguarding requirements as outlined in the Open the Book Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
  • Attend Open the Book Core Training before going into school for the first time, and then attend refresher training every three years
  • Always be accompanied by members of staff during all storytelling sessions
  • Uphold the copyright of Open the Book materials
  • Keep records of the team and schools up to date with Bible Society

Storytellers must be accompanied by members of staff during all assemblies/acts of collective worship.

Ein Côd Ymarfer

Gofynnir i bob arweinydd tîm drafod ein Cod Ymarfer gyda’r tîm. Dylai pob Storïwr gytuno i:

  • Gadw at y sgript a chyflwyno’r stori’n syml, gan ddilyn canllawiau Llawlyfr Agor y Llyfr.
  • Caniatáu i bob stori siarad drosti ei hun, fel stori o’r Beibl, nid fel pregeth.
  • Cysylltu’n agos ac yn sensitif gydag ysgolion, a bod yn ystyriol o gyd-destun ac amgylchedd addysgol yr ysgol.
  • Cadw mewn cof eu bod yn wahoddedigion gan wneud y galw lleiaf posibl ar yr ysgol
  • Dangos parch a sensitifrwydd tuag at grefyddau eraill, ac at rai sydd heb ffydd.
  • Cyflawni’r gofynion diogelu perthnasol fel yr amlinellir y rheini yng Ngweithdrefnau Polisi a Chod Ymarfer Agor y Llyfr.
  • Mynychu Hyfforddiant Craidd Agor y Llyfr cyn mynd i ysgol am y tro cyntaf, ac yna mynychu hyfforddiant i adnewyddu sgiliau bob tair blynedd
  • Sicrhau presenoldeb aelod o staff yn ystod pob sesiwn adrodd stori
  • Cynnal hawlfraint deunydd Agor y Llyfr.
  • Diweddaru’r cofnod  am y tîm yn rheolaidd gyda Cymdeithas y Beibl

Rhaid i aelod o staff fod gyda’r  Storïwyr yn ystod pob un Gwasanaeth/Addoliad ar y cyd.

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