Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy
The use of the school’s IT systems and Network in granted as a privilege and in acceptance of this agreement. The aim of this policy is to:
✓Ensure e-safety and security of the school system.
✓Ensure respect for all members of the community
✓Maintain the reputation of the school, including on social networking.
School computer / device use, and the internet must be for educational use only. In particular, this means:
• I will only access the school IT system and internet via my authorised account and password, which I will not make available to others.
• I will ensure that I do not wilfully damage the system by means of malicious code (e.g. virus, malware etc.), hacking or physical tampering.
• I will not share my personal information such as name, address, age or telephone number to anyone outside the school. Any unsuitable communications received must be reported to a member of staff immediately.
•Language which I use in electronic communication will be appropriate and suitable, as for all school work.
•I will respect copyright of all materials.
•I will not wilfully interfere with and / or delete another person’s work files.
•I will not send or distribute messages, publish or create material, which is offensive, hurtful or otherwise upsetting to another person. Nor will I post anonymous messages or forward chain letters.
•I will not use a mobile phone, camera or other electronic device to take, publish or circulate pictures or videos of anyone without their permission.
In addition, I understand that:
•Use of the network to knowingly access inappropriate materials such as pornographic, racist or offensive material is forbidden and may constitute a criminal offence.
•Guidelines for safe use of the Internet must be followed and I will report any materials or conduct which I feel is unacceptable.
•The school reserves the right to examine or delete any files that may be held on its computer system, to monitor any websites visited and emails exchanged and, if necessary to report anything which may constitute a criminal offence.
FOR THE ATTENTION OF PARENTS/CARERS
As the legal parent or guardian of the above pupil, I give consent for my son/daughter to use the network to access the internet. I understand that the pupils will assume responsibility for their own behaviour. I also understand that there is inappropriate material on the internet, and I take responsibility for issuing standards for my son/daughter to follow whilst seeking information.
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