I agree to take part in the above exercise. I have had the project explained to me, and I have read the Explanatory Note, which I may keep for my records. I understand that agreeing to take part means that I am willing to:

• participate in a focus group

• allow the focus group to be audiotaped

Data Protection

This information will be held and processed for the following purpose(s):

1. To complement survey data collected for the exercise;

2. To provide the school with a report on elearning usage, support and experience;

3. To support planning for staff development needs.

I understand that any information I provide is confidential, and that no information that could lead to the identification of any individual will be disclosed in any reports, or to any other party. No identifiable personal data will be published. The identifiable data will not be shared with any other organisation.

I agree that the information provided can be used in further research projects which have ethics approval as long as my name and contact information is removed.

I understand that my participation is voluntary, that I can choose not to participate in part or all of the project, and that I can withdraw at any stage of the project without being penalised or disadvantaged in any way.

Name:...........................................................................(please print)

Signature: .........................................................…Date:.....................

Thank you.