Acceptable Use Policies
ICT Acceptable Use Policy: all pupils attending QEGS, Alford
I understand that using the computer network is a privilege and that when using the school computers I will:
- always behave in a sensible, mature way, respecting others at all times
- only log on using my own username and keep my password secret
- report any suspected breach of network security (whether by myself or others) to a member of staff
- refrain from accessing any newsgroups, links, web pages or other areas of cyberspace that would be considered offensive because of pornographic, racist, violent, illegal or illicit content
- never use my school email address to sign up to social networking sites such as Facebook
- take responsibility for monitoring and appropriately rejecting any such newsgroups, links, web pages or other areas of cyberspace accessed by me
- only use the school computer network for school-related work
- always be courteous and use appropriate language both to those around me and those I contact through the network
- never seek to harass or abuse fellow students or members of staff through the use of obscene or offensive language or images, either on the school network itself or via external social networking sites, and will report any cases of such usage against me
- not allow copyrighted material to enter the school eg MP3 files
- not download software, games, music, graphics or video without first checking copyright and asking my teacher
- use any downloaded material in an appropriate manner in my work, listing its source in a bibliography and clearly specifying any directly quoted material
- never reveal personal information including names, addresses, credit card details, telephone or fax numbers and photographs of myself or others
- never subscribe to auto-mailing systems
- only use the school address where I have permission and will never give other details about the school, including telephone numbers
- not interfere with or damage the school computers or peripherals, the school systems or network in any way
- report any accidental damage immediately to a member of staff
- report any misuse of the Internet or email to a member of staff
I understand that my school account is not, and cannot be, regarded as private and will be subject to random monitoring. I understand that if I am found not to be complying with this policy I will be denied access to the computer network for a time to be determined by the Headteacher. I also understand that I may face further disciplinary action depending on the nature of the offence.
ICT Acceptable Use Policy for all adults working at QEGS, Alford
All adults using ICT equipment within the school must ensure that they have read and abide by the Acceptable Use Policy. If they are found to have contravened any of the requirements they may face disciplinary action.
The school’s ICT systems and network cannot be regarded as private, and user accounts will be subject to random monitoring. They should be used primarily for school purposes but occasional personal use is permitted. All ICT activities must conform to the norms of moral decency and not contravene ICT or other relevant legislation.
When using ICT equipment I will not- give anyone access to my login name or password (unless authorised by the headteacher)
- attempt to introduce any unlicensed applications
- corrupt, interfere with or destroy any other user’s information
- release any personal details of any colleague or pupil over the Internet
- use the school internet access for business, profit, advertising or political purposes
- leave my account open at the end of a session
- engage in any activity which might compromise the security of the school network
- observe ‘netiquette’ on all occasions. E-mail should not be considered a private medium of communication and great care should always be taken over content, because of the possibility of public scrutiny.
- not include offensive or abusive language in my messages nor any language which could be considered defamatory, obscene, menacing or illegal
- not use language that could be calculated to incite hatred against any ethnic, religious or other minority
- make sure that nothing in messages could be interpreted as libellous
- not send any message which is likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety
- not send any unsolicited promotional or advertising material nor any chain letters or pyramid selling schemes
- watch for accidental access to inappropriate materials and report any offending site so that action can be taken
- check copyright before publishing any work and ensure that any necessary permissions are obtained
- ensure that the school’s photo policy is strictly adhered to
- report any breaches of the Internet policy
