d safeguarding and child protection policies as set out in Part two of this guidance. They should make it clear what a low-level concern is and the importance of sharing low-level concerns, and an explanation of what the purpose of the policy is – i.e., to create and embed a culture of openness, trust and transparency in which the school or college’s values and expected behaviour set out in the staff code of conduct are lived, monitored and reinforced constantly by all staff. 435. As set out in Part two of this guidance, the governing body or proprietor should ensure their staff code of conduct, behaviour policies and safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard children and facilitate a whole school or college approach to dealing with any concerns. 436. Schools and colleges can achieve the purpose of their low-level concerns policy by: • ensuring their staff are clear about what appropriate behaviour is, and are confident in distinguishing expected and appropriate behaviour from inappropriate, problematic or concerning behaviour, in themselves and others • empowering staff to share any low-level safeguarding concerns (see below) • addressing unprofessional behaviour and supporting the individual to correct it at an early stage • handling and responding to such concerns sensitively and proportionately when they are raised, and • helping identify any weakness in the school or colleges safeguarding system. Sharing low-level concerns 437. Schools and colleges should ensure that their low-level concerns policy contains a procedure for sharing confidentially such concerns which is clear, easy 110 to understand and implement. Whether all low-level concerns are shared initially with