Responsible Internet Use. Any failure to follow the rules listed below is a violation of the school’s Technology Acceptable Use Policy:
Responsible Internet Use. We use computers and the Internet connection for learning. This code of conduct will help us to be fair to others and keep everyone safe. I will only use ICT in school for school purposes. I will not bring memory sticks into school without permission. I will make sure that all ICT contacts with other children and adults are responsible. I will only e-mail or text other people, as part of the curriculum that I know that my teacher has approved. I will not deliberately look for, save or send anything that could be unpleasant or nasty. If I accidentally find anything like this I will turn off the monitor and tell my teacher immediately. I will not give out my own details such as name, address or phone number, share a picture, or arrange to meet someone when using the internet. I will ask for permission before opening an e-mail or an e-mail attachment sent by someone I do not know. I will not use Internet chat. I will be responsible for my behaviour when using ICT because I know that these rules are to keep me safe. I know that my use of ICT can be checked and that my parent/carer contacted if a member of school staff is concerned about my e-safety. The school may exercise its right by electronic means to monitor the use of the school’s computer systems, including the monitoring of web-sites, the interception of e-mail and the deletion of inappropriate materials in circumstances where it believes unauthorised use of the school’s computer system is or may be taking place, or the system is or may be being used for criminal purposes or for storing text or imagery which is unauthorised or unlawful. Being a Responsible Parent: e-safety at Home Involve everyone and agree your family guidelines and rules about internet use at home. Regularly discuss online safety and go on line with your children. Keep virus and firewall software up to date. Enable your ‘browser safe’ search option and/or consider using internet filtering software, walled gardens and child friendly search engines. Keep the computer in a communal area of the house where it is easy to monitor what your children are viewing. Talk to your children about why they should not give out their personal details. If they want to subscribe to any online service then make up a family email address to receive mail. We all love to chat and children are no different. Encourage your children to use moderated chat rooms and never meet up with any on line ‘friend’ without first telling you. Time spent online should be m...
Responsible Internet Use. We use the school computers and Internet connection for learning. These rules will help keep everyone safe. • I will ask permission before entering any website, unless my teacher has already approved that site. • I will be responsible by only using my own network login and password. • I will show respect by only looking at or deleting my own files. • I must not bring software, memory cards, USB sticks or disks into school without permission. • I will only e-mail people I know, or my teacher has approved. • The messages I send will be compassionate: polite and sensible. • I will not give my home address or phone number, or arrange to meet someone. • I will ask for permission before opening an e-mail or an e-mail attachment sent by someone I do not know. • I will not use Internet chat. • If I see anything I am unhappy with or I receive messages I do not like, I will have the courage to tell a teacher immediately. • I know that the school may check my computer files and may monitor the Internet sites I visit. • I understand that if I deliberately break these rules, I may not be allowed to use the Internet or computers. The school may exercise its right to monitor the use of the school’s computer systems, including access to web-sites, the interception of E-mail and the deletion of inappropriate materials where it believes unauthorised use of the school’s computer system is or may be taking place, or the system is or may be being used for criminal purposes or for storing unauthorised or unlawful text, imagery or sound. Dear Parent/Carer
Responsible Internet Use. As part of your child’s curriculum and the development of ICT skills, St. Mark’s C.E. Junior School is providing supervised access to the Internet. We believe that the effective use of the World Wide Web and e-mail is worthwhile and is an essential skill for children as they grow up in the modern world. Although there are concerns about pupils having access to undesirable materials, we have taken positive steps to reduce this risk in school. Our school Internet provider operates a filtering system that restricts access to inappropriate materials. This may not be the case at home and we can provide references to information on safe Internet access if you wish. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure that suitable restrictions are placed on the ability of children to access inappropriate materials, the School cannot be held responsible for the nature or content of materials accessed through the Internet. The School will not be liable for any damages arising from your child’s use of the Internet facilities. Responsible use at St Mark’s includes: ▪ accessing the internet only with permission, which will usually be supervised by adults ▪ using the computer system and Internet in a responsible way and obey these rules at all times ▪ accessing websites approved by teachers and not deliberately subverting this to seek unacceptable material ▪ reporting any unpleasant or unsuitable material immediately to teachers ▪ understanding that school may check files and monitor internet sites visited ▪ understanding that the school will take all reasonable precautions to ensure pupils cannot access inappropriate materials ▪ understanding that the school cannot be held responsible for the nature or content of materials accessed through the Internet ▪ agreeing that the school is not liable for any damages arising from use of the Internet facilities.
