In the use of IT equipment all pupils will:

• Use the ICT facilities to aid and enhance their learning

• Protect themselves by:

  • Using only their personal login and keep the password secret

  • Logging off when not using the computers to protect their data

  • Using email and messaging systems in a responsible manner

  • Not going on websites or programs not relevant to the lesson objectives

  • Not attempting to access any site or materials that are blocked by the web filter

  • Not using any communication system apart from the school-provided email and messaging system (including, but not limited to social networking sites, chat rooms, non-school email and instant messaging systems)

  • Not using email or messaging to make unsolicited contact with unknown users

  • Not sending any inappropriate content via email or messaging

• Protect the network by:

  • Respecting the ICT equipment

  • Reporting any damage to the equipment to a member of staff as soon as it is discovered

  • Reporting any inappropriate material discovered while using the ICT equipment to a member of staff immediately so that it can be investigated

  • Not using anyone else's username and password

  • Not attempting to install software or alter computer settings

  • Not connecting any non-school-owned equipment to the school network without explicit permission from the ICT support team

• Obey the LGFL acceptable use policy when using LGFL services.

NOTE: If you do not abide by these rules, your access may be limited or revoked