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ICT & Internet Acceptable Use

ICT is an integral part of the way our school works, and is a critical resource for pupils, staff, governors, volunteers and visitors. It supports teaching and learning and the pastoral and administrative functions of the school. 

However, the ICT resources and facilities our school use also pose risks to data protection, online safety and safeguarding. We work with children in school on the following acceptable use agreements to help keep them safe:

Acceptable use of the school’s ICT facilities and internet: agreement for younger pupils and parents/carers

When I use the school’s ICT facilities (like computers and equipment) and get on the internet in school, I will not: 

  • Use them without asking a teacher first, or without a teacher in the room with me 
  • Use them to break school rules
  • Go on any inappropriate websites
  • Go on Facebook or other social networking sites (unless my teacher said I could as part of a lesson)
  • Use chat rooms
  • Open any attachments in emails, or click any links in emails, without checking with a teacher first 
  • Use mean or rude language when talking to other people online or in emails
  • Share my password with others or log in using someone else’s name or password
  • Bully other people

I understand that the school will check the websites I visit and how I use the school’s computers and equipment. This is so that they can help keep me safe and make sure I’m following the rules.

I will tell a teacher or a member of staff I know immediately if I find anything on a school computer or online that upsets me, or that I know is mean or wrong.

I will always be responsible when I use the school’s ICT systems and internet.

I understand that the school can discipline me if I do certain unacceptable things online, even if I’m not in school when I do them.  

Parent/carer agreement: I agree that my child can use the school’s ICT systems and internet when appropriately supervised by a member of school staff. I agree to the conditions set out above for pupils using the school’s ICT systems and internet, and for using personal electronic devices in school, and will make sure my child understands these.

 

Acceptable use of the school’s ICT facilities and internet: agreement for older pupils and parents/carers

When using the school’s ICT facilities and accessing the internet in school, I will not: 

  • Use them for a non-educational purpose
  • Use them without a teacher being present, or without a teacher’s permission
  • Use them to break school rules
  • Access any inappropriate websites
  • Access social networking sites (unless my teacher has expressly allowed this as part of a learning activity)
  • Use chat rooms
  • Open any attachments in emails, or follow any links in emails, without first checking with a teacher
  • Use any inappropriate language when communicating online, including in emails
  • Share my password with others or log in to the school’s network using someone else’s details
  • Bully other people

I understand that the school will monitor the websites I visit and my use of the school’s ICT facilities and systems.

I will immediately let a teacher or other member of staff know if I find any material which might upset, distress or harm me or others.

I will always use the school’s ICT systems and internet responsibly.

I understand that the school can discipline me if I do certain unacceptable things online, even if I’m not in school when I do them.  

Parent/carer agreement: I agree that my child can use the school’s ICT systems and internet when appropriately supervised by a member of school staff. I agree to the conditions set out above for pupils using the school’s ICT systems and internet, and for using personal electronic devices in school, and will make sure my child understands these.