Safety Complaints. Complaints of Internet misuse will be dealt with by a member of staff. • Deliberate access to inappropriate materials by any user will lead to the incident being logged by the ICT Co-ordinator and recorded in the e-Safety incident logbook. • As part of the Acceptable Use Agreement children will know that if they deliberately break the rules they could be stopped from using the Internet/E-mail and that parents/carers will be informed. • Complaints of a child protection nature will be dealt with in accordance with school child protection procedures. • Complaints regarding cyberbullying will be dealt with in line with the school Anti-Bullying Policy. • Pupils and parents will be informed of the complaints’ procedure. • Any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the Principal and governors. Communicating the Policy: Introducing the e-Safety Policy to pupils • e-Safety rules will be displayed in all classrooms and discussed with the pupils at the start of each year. Specific lessons will be taught by class teachers at the beginning of every year and at relevant points throughout e.g. during PDMU lessons/circle times/friendship week. • Pupils will be informed that network and Internet use will be monitored. . Staff and the e-Safety Policy: • All staff will be involved in discussions regarding e-Safety and will have a copy of the e- Safety Policy. • Staff will be aware that Internet use can be monitored and traced to the individual. Professional conduct is essential. • A laptop/iPad issued to a member of staff remains the property of the school. Users of such equipment should therefore adhere to school policy regarding appropriate use with regard to Internet access, data protection and use of software, both in and out of school. • Staff are advised not to use their own personal phones or devices for contacting pupils and their families within or outside of the setting in a professional capacity. Staff will have the use of a school phone where contact with pupils or parents is required Staff should follow the guidelines below: • Never communicate with pupils outside of school via social networking sites and chat rooms. • Never respond to informal, social texts from pupils. Report any contact/requests from a pupil to school principal • Never use personal technology to take images or videos of children Monitoring and review: This policy is implemented on a day-to-day basis by all school staff and is monitored by the ICT Co-ordinator. This policy is the gov...
Safety Complaints. Complaints regarding unsafe working conditions and equipment may be submitted in writing to the Committee by any Association member. The complainant shall state the problem, propose what the complainant believes is a reasonable solution, and be signed by the complainant.
Safety Complaints. Complaints of Internet misuse will be dealt with by a senior member of staff. • Deliberate access to inappropriate materials by any user will lead to the incident being logged by the ICT Co-ordinator and recorded in the e-Safety incident logbook. • Any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the Principal. • Complaints of a child protection nature must be dealt with in accordance with school child protection procedures. • Pupils and parents will be informed of the complaints’ procedure. Communicating the Policy: Introducing the e-Safety Policy to pupils • e-Safety rules will be displayed in all classrooms and the ICT suite and discussed with the pupils at the start of each year. Specific lessons will be taught by class teachers at the beginning of every year and at relevant points throughout e.g. during PDMU lessons/circle times/anti-bullying week. • Pupils will be informed that network and Internet use will be monitored. . Staff and the e-Safety Policy: • All staff will be given the School e-Safety Policy and its importance explained. • Any information downloaded must be respectful of copyright, property rights and privacy. • Staff should be aware that Internet traffic could be monitored and traced to the individual user. Discretion and professional conduct is essential. • A laptop issued to a member of staff remains the property of the school. Users of such equipment should therefore adhere to school policy regarding appropriate use with regard to Internet access, data protection and use of software, both in and out of school.
