01. A. INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Introduction
The internet is a valuable teaching and learning tool. It provides information and allows people to communicate with others and share information. It can develop children’s independent research skills and promote life-long learning. However, some material available on the Internet is unsuitable for children and therefore these guidelines will be followed when using the internet.
Pupils’ use of the Internet
Pupils are responsible for good behaviour on the internet. Access to the Internet may be withdrawn from pupils who fail to maintain acceptable standards of use. Internet access in the school includes a filtering service. However no filtering service is completely foolproof and therefore pupils will be supervised during the use of the internet.
Staff will ensure to the maximum extent possible, that pupils know and understand that no internet user is permitted to:
Organisation and Management of Internet Use
Staff will select sites which will support pupils’ learning. Pupils may be given details of suitable sites to extend their learning at home as and when appropriate. Children may be asked to complete internet searches under teacher supervision.
Promoting Safe and Independent Use of the Internet
Internet access will be supervised. Teachers will ensure that pupils understand appropriate use of the internet and are aware of the rules. Pupils will be encouraged to tell a teacher immediately if they encounter any material that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Children’s Use of Email
Children in school must only use email for educational purposes and e-mails will be checked before being sent. Pupils will not be allowed to send personal emails from the school system without permission. In-coming email will be regarded as public and may be examined by any staff member. The use of chat rooms and social networking sites is forbidden.
APPENDIX 1
Dear Parents,
As part of the school’s ICT programme, we will be offering pupils supervised access to the Internet. As you are probably aware, the Internet contains a vast amount of information but unfortunately not all of this is suitable for children and so we have produced an Acceptable Use Policy specifying our guidelines.
Before being allowed to use the Internet, all pupils must obtain parental permission. We therefore ask that both you and your child sign the enclosed from as evidence of your approval and acceptance of the school rules on this matter. A copy of our Acceptable Use Policy is available to read in the school office on request.
Please read the AU Policy carefully.
Name of Pupil ………………………………………… Class:……………………………..
I allow my child (full Name): …………………………………to use the Internet in school and accept school rules on this matter.
Signature of Parent/Guardian…..……………………………………
Signature of Pupil ………………………………………..…
(where appropriate)
Date……………………………………………………
I agree that my child’s photograph can be taken, displayed throughout the school and on the school website when appropriate.
Child Name……………………………………………………………
Signature of Parent/Guardian…..……………………………………
Date……………………………………………………
Introduction
The internet is a valuable teaching and learning tool. It provides information and allows people to communicate with others and share information. It can develop children’s independent research skills and promote life-long learning. However, some material available on the Internet is unsuitable for children and therefore these guidelines will be followed when using the internet.
Pupils’ use of the Internet
Pupils are responsible for good behaviour on the internet. Access to the Internet may be withdrawn from pupils who fail to maintain acceptable standards of use. Internet access in the school includes a filtering service. However no filtering service is completely foolproof and therefore pupils will be supervised during the use of the internet.
Staff will ensure to the maximum extent possible, that pupils know and understand that no internet user is permitted to:
- Use the internet for any illegal activity
- Retrieve, send, copy or display offensive messages or pictures.
- Use obscene or offensive language.
- Cause damage to computers, computer systems or networks.
- Violate copyright laws.
- Use another user’s password.
- Trespass in another user’s folders, work or files.
- Cause any form of vandalism to the machine or the work of others including the up loading or creation of viruses.
Organisation and Management of Internet Use
Staff will select sites which will support pupils’ learning. Pupils may be given details of suitable sites to extend their learning at home as and when appropriate. Children may be asked to complete internet searches under teacher supervision.
Promoting Safe and Independent Use of the Internet
Internet access will be supervised. Teachers will ensure that pupils understand appropriate use of the internet and are aware of the rules. Pupils will be encouraged to tell a teacher immediately if they encounter any material that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Children’s Use of Email
Children in school must only use email for educational purposes and e-mails will be checked before being sent. Pupils will not be allowed to send personal emails from the school system without permission. In-coming email will be regarded as public and may be examined by any staff member. The use of chat rooms and social networking sites is forbidden.
APPENDIX 1
Dear Parents,
As part of the school’s ICT programme, we will be offering pupils supervised access to the Internet. As you are probably aware, the Internet contains a vast amount of information but unfortunately not all of this is suitable for children and so we have produced an Acceptable Use Policy specifying our guidelines.
Before being allowed to use the Internet, all pupils must obtain parental permission. We therefore ask that both you and your child sign the enclosed from as evidence of your approval and acceptance of the school rules on this matter. A copy of our Acceptable Use Policy is available to read in the school office on request.
Please read the AU Policy carefully.
Name of Pupil ………………………………………… Class:……………………………..
I allow my child (full Name): …………………………………to use the Internet in school and accept school rules on this matter.
Signature of Parent/Guardian…..……………………………………
Signature of Pupil ………………………………………..…
(where appropriate)
Date……………………………………………………
I agree that my child’s photograph can be taken, displayed throughout the school and on the school website when appropriate.
Child Name……………………………………………………………
Signature of Parent/Guardian…..……………………………………
Date……………………………………………………