Online Safety Acceptable Use Agreement

The internet, email, mobile technologies and online resources have become an important part of learning and life.  We want all students to be safe and responsible when using any IT.  It is essential that Students are aware of online risk, know how to stay safe and know where to go to report problems and access support.

Students are expected to read and discuss this agreement with you and then agree to follow the terms of the agreement.  Any concerns or explanation can be discussed with the school. 

When I use the school’s ICT systems (like computers) and get onto the internet in school I will:

• Always use the school’s ICT systems and the internet responsibly and for educational purposes only

• Only use them when a teacher is present, or with a teacher’s permission

• Keep my usernames and passwords safe and not share these with others

• Keep my private information safe at all times and not give my name, address or telephone number to anyone without the permission of my teacher or parent/carer

• Tell a teacher (or sensible adult) immediately if I find any material that might upset, distress or harm me or others

• Always log off or shut down a computer when I’ve finished working on it

I will not:

• Access any inappropriate websites including: social networking sites, chat rooms and gaming sites unless my teacher has expressly allowed this as part of a learning activity

• Open any attachments in emails, or follow any links in emails, without first checking with a teacher

• Use any inappropriate language when communicating online, including in emails

• Create, link to or post any material that is pornographic, offensive, obscene or otherwise inappropriate

• Log in to the school’s network using someone else’s details

• Arrange to meet anyone offline without first consulting my parent/carer, or without adult supervision

If I am permitted to bring a personal mobile phone or other personal electronic device into school (in the instance of students who require a smartphone for medical reasons) in accordance with section 8 above:

• I will not use any internet enabled device during lessons, tutor group time, clubs or other activities organised by the school, without a teacher’s permission

• I will also use any internet enabled device responsibly outside of school, and will not access any inappropriate websites or other inappropriate material or use inappropriate language when communicating online

I agree that the school will monitor the websites I visit and that there will be consequences if I don’t follow the rules.

Parent/carer Agreement

I agree that my child can use the school’s ICT systems and internet when appropriately supervised by a member of school staff. I agree to the conditions set out above for learners using the school’s ICT systems and internet, and for using personal electronic devices in school, and will make sure my child understands these.

Please discuss the above with your child and then consent to the parent/carer agreement via the Arbor parent portal.