Acceptable Use Policy

This code of conduct applies at all times, in and out of school hours, whilst using school equipment.

Internet, e-mail and access to Google docs will be provided for you to conduct research, communicate with others and access your personal on-line storage space as well as learning resources but only on the understanding that you agree to follow this code. This code of conduct is not intended to be exhaustive. At all times you should use e-Learning resources in an appropriate and responsible manner.

THE CODE

You should:

•Only access sites which are appropriate for use in school. This also applies outside lesson time.

•Be aware that your actions on the Internet, when using e-mail and in Google docs can be seen and monitored.

•Be aware that information on an Internet web site may be inaccurate or biased. Try to verify the information using other sources, if possible, before using it.

•Be careful of what you say to others and how you say it. Never give your name, home address, telephone numbers or any personal information about yourself or others to any strangers you write to or communicate with on the Internet. Never arrange to meet strangers who approach you whilst on the computer.

•Treat others as they would expect to be treated, e.g. show respect and be polite. Remember that something that may seem like a joke to you could upset someone else.

•Respect copyright and trademarks. You cannot use the words or pictures that you see on an Internet site without giving credit to the person who produced the information originally. You must not copy text or pictures from the Internet and hand it in to your teacher as your own work.

You should not:

•Send, access, store or display offensive or upsetting messages or pictures

•Use or send bad, threatening or annoying language nor any language which might incite hatred against any ethnic, religious or other minority

•Intentionally waste resources

Please note:

•You should always log out and close your browser when your session has finished.

•User areas on the school network will be closely monitored and staff may review your files and communications to maintain system integrity.

•Failure to follow the code will result in loss of access and further disciplinary action may be taken if appropriate. If applicable, external agencies may be involved: certain activities may constitute a criminal offence.