Please read the below acceptable use policy and in particular note that access to, and use of, school digital resources is for educational purposes only. We also request that as parents you report to the school immediately any potential misuse of the system to the school.
Your child will be asked to confirm that they have read and agree to this policy the first time that they log onto our computer systems in school at the start of each academic year (please see declaration at the end of this policy). Please therefore discuss this policy with your child in the period leading up to them joining our school.
We encourage you to explore the statements further with your child and discuss how they can ensure that they adhere to the principles in policy.
1. INTRODUCTION
| 1.1 | llowing students freedom to access digital resources brings the responsibility of using them safely and securely. Students are responsible for their own behaviour and conduct when using digital resources in the same way they are responsible for their own behaviour around school. We expect all students to adhere to the basic rules in this document. |
| 1.2 | An Acceptable Use Policy is about ensuring that you, as a student at CHS South, can use the internet, email and other technologies available at the school in a safe and secure way. The policy also extends to out of school facilities e.g. Microsoft Teams, Internet, email, websites and mobile phones. |
2. AS A STUDENT AT CHS SOUTH, I AGREE THAT I WILL:
| 2.1 | Use all digital equipment and resources responsibly and safely. |
| 2.2 | Report damage to equipment or the network immediately to a member of staff. |
| 2.3 | Use only my own username and login to access the school network. I will be responsible for this username and password and not give it to anybody else. |
| 2.4 | Only visit resources or websites which are appropriate to my work at the time as directed by my teacher. |
| 2.5 | Report any misuse of the resources, including the internet, immediately to a member of staff. |
| 2.6 | Only copy pictures or text into my area on the network. I will not download any other type of file. For example, software, games, screen savers etc. |
| 2.7 | Follow the 10 Golden Rules in ICT when learning in all ICT lessons – which focus on respect for each other and the equipment. |
| 2.8 | Follow the health and safety guidelines for working with computers displayed in ICT rooms. |
| 2.9 | Communicate safely through any virtual learning environments for school related issues only. |
| 2.10 | Respect other people’s views and beliefs. |
| 2.11 | Only post comments or messages which are appropriate to that discussion in online forum or discussion groups. |
| 2.12 | Use E-mail for school use only. No inappropriate content should be included in any email. |
| 2.13 | Be polite – never send, comment on or encourage others to send abusive messages. |
| 2.14 | Report any breach (deliberate or accidental) of this policy to a teacher immediately. |
| 2.15 | Report if I am sent inappropriate material e.g. images, videos etc. immediately to a member of staff within the school. |
3. AS A STUDENT AT CHS SOUTH, I AGREE THAT I WILL NOT:
| 3.1 | Attempt to log on using another person's username and password or access another person's files. |
| 3.2 | Attempt to gain access to any part of the school network that is not available through my personal logon. |
| 3.3 | Attempt to use or load programmes, files, tools or shortcuts to gain access to the internet or any other part of the network. |
| 3.4 | Visit websites or resources that contain unsuitable material. If I am unsure if a site is suitable, I will ask a member of staff. |
| 3.5 | Take information from the internet and pass it off as my own work. Plagiarised work is unacceptable. |
| 3.6 | Retrieve, send, copy, display or post anything abusive, obscene, offensive or otherwise illegal. |
| 3.7 | Post any personal or private information on myself or any other individual. |
| 3.8 | Copy or forward messages without permission. |
| 3.9 | Use or include any material which is confidential or copyrighted unless I have first obtained permission. |
| 3.10 | Post any advertising or promotional material. |
| 3.11 | Behave in an impolite or offensive manner. |
| 3.12 | Take photographs, videos or other images/recordings of staff or students at school. |
| 3.13 | Post or download material which contains viruses or other programs which may disrupt the school's systems. |
| 3.14 | Use the school systems in such a way that disrupts the use of the systems by other users. |
| 3.15 | Use digital technology (including my mobile phone) in a manner that is likely to bring the school into disrepute or risk the welfare of another young person or myself. |
| 3.16 | Use my mobile phone (or other mobile technologies) within school. Mobile phones are to be turned off upon entry to the school and should be kept in bags or lockers. |
| 3.17 | Download software or other files without permission. |
| 3.18 | Communicate to others any information which may result in the loss or damage to anyone else’s work. |
| 3.19 | Change the settings or preferences on any digital devices provided by the school. If this situation does occur a sanction will be put in place, parents will be brought in for a meeting and a ban may be put in place. |
4. STUDENT DECLARATION:
| 4.1 | I understand and agree to condition of this agreement. I understand that any breach of these conditions may result in disciplinary action and the removal of my privileges to access school resources. I also agree to report any misuse of the system to a staff member and I understand that misuse may come in many forms including viewing and sending any message that are likely to cause offence. |