BTC Code of Conduct and Ethics Booklet V7.0 Page 25 of 38 Oct 2025 1 INTRODUCTION This document sets out how the British Taekwondo Council (BTC) will deal with any issues involving an instructor’s, an employee’s or a BTC licence holder’s conduct falling below r acceptable standards. Its aim is to help and encourage all instructors / employees / licence holders to achieve and maintain the required standards of conduct and to ensure that the BTC is objective, reasonable and consistent in its approach to dealing with conduct issues. 2 SCOPE 2.1 This policy sets out the British Taekwondo Council’s approach to dealing with misconduct by any BTC instructors (volunteers), employees and licence holders. It does not form part of terms and conditions of the role, employment or practice of Taekwondo and may be subject to change at our discretion. 2.2 BTC expects a high standard of conduct from instructors, employees and licence holders at all times. This policy aims to promote, improve and maintain this high standard, whilst ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and consistently. We expect instructors, employees and licence holders to work closely with us to ensure that any issues are resolved as quickly as possible. 2.3 This policy applies throughout every aspect of work with BTC, and also extends to events outside of the workplace where there is a link to work, e.g. work-related social events, social media. 2.4 Unless there is a potential issue of gross misconduct, we will usually try to deal with disciplinary issues informally first. If we proceed to the formal stages of this policy, then our aim will be to work with instructors and employees to make improvements immediately wherever possible. 2.5 If there are issues with performance as well as conduct in the case of instructors / employees, then this will usually be the lead policy, but we will refer to BTC Capability Policy wherever appropriate. 3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 The BTC Independent Non-Executive Chair (INEC) has overall responsibility for the maintenance of high standards of performance within BTC. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has responsibility in operational activities. Head of BTC Member Organisations are responsible for the overall maintenance of high standards of instruction and performance within their organisation. The authority to dismiss under this policy rests with Heads of BTC Member Organisations, Senior Managers and the BTC Board Nominations Committee within BTC. 3.2 Heads of Member Organisations, Senior Managers and the Board will: e) Ensure that all instructors, employees and licence holders are aware of the required standards of conduct and follow appropriate policies and procedures. f) Promptly draw the attention of instructors / employee / licence holders to any way in which their conduct falls below what is expected of them. g) Apply this policy fairly and consistently. h) Advise and support instructors / employees / licence holders informally on matters which do not require action under the formal procedure
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