This policy has been developed in line with the school’s mission statement which advocates a safe and caring learning environment for students and staff. As the school embraces new technologies of the digital age there is an increasing need to raise awareness around respect for the individual and the safety of those engaging with these communication tools. Aims This policy aims to: ∙ Produce a set of strategies for students that will allow them to use Social Media safely and responsibly. Protect the integrity and good name of all members of the school community from ∙ online abuse. Outline behaviours which are unacceptable and the consequences for engaging in ∙ these. Provide guidance for and students on the appropriate use of Social Media. ∙ Outline procedures for school community members who find themselves the victims ∙ of inappropriate social behaviour. This policy applies to the entire school community management, teachers, other staff, – pupils and parents/guardians. Due to the diverse nature of access to Social Media it relates to all such interactions both during and outside of normal school hours and includes the use of school and personal devices also. Roles and Responsibilities The Board of Management will approve the policy and ensure its development and evaluation. The Principal and Deputy Principal will be responsible for the dissemination of the policy and the application of consequences. Class Tutors will outline unacceptable uses of Social Media to students and advising them of safe internet use. Class Tutors will be aware of the signs and possibilities of Bullying within their groups. Strategies to ensure online safety will be taught as part of the SPHE anti-bullying programme. Subject Teachers will report any incidents of online bullying and be mindful of their obligations under Child protection Guidelines. The Guidance Counsellor and Care Team will provide support for students who have been victims of online bullying. Parents / Guardians are responsible for monitoring their child’s online behaviour and their child’s use of smart devices and the home internet supply; the amount of time spent online, the nature of interaction, images sent or stored etc. The student carries the responsibility that comes with her / his rights to engage in online behaviour ie he / she must be aware of risk and must take protective measures, so that he / she does not leave himself / herself vulnerable to negative consequences. A student who has a negative online experience must consider: Decreasing the amount of time spent online Blocking a correspondent Deleting an account has attracted negative attention Monitoring the content of his / her posts
This policy has been developed in line with the school’s mission statement which advocates a safe and caring learning environment for students and staff. As the school embraces new technologies of the digital age there is an increasing need to raise awareness around respect for the individual and the safety of those engaging with these communication tools. Aims ∙ This policy aims to: Produce a set of strategies for students that will allow them to use Social Media safely and responsibly. ∙ Protect the integrity and good name of all members of the school community from online abuse. ∙ Outline behaviours which are unacceptable and the consequences for engaging in these. ∙ Provide guidance for and students on the appropriate use of Social Media. ∙ Outline procedures for school community members who find themselves the victims of inappropriate social behaviour. This policy applies to the entire school community – management, teachers, other staff, pupils and parents/guardians. Due to the diverse nature of access to Social Media it relates to all such interactions both during and outside of normal school hours and includes the use of school and personal devices also. Roles and Responsibilities The Board of Management will approve the policy and ensure its development and evaluation. The Principal and Deputy Principal will be responsible for the dissemination of the policy and the application of consequences. Class Tutors will outline unacceptable uses of Social Media to students and advising them of safe internet use. Class Tutors will be aware of the signs and possibilities of Bullying within their groups. Strategies to ensure online safety will be taught as part of the SPHE anti-bullying programme. Subject Teachers will report any incidents of online bullying and be mindful of their obligations under Child protection Guidelines. The Guidance Counsellor and Care Team will provide support for students who have been victims of online bullying. Parents / Guardians are responsible for monitoring their child’s online behaviour and their child’s use of smart devices and the home internet supply; the amount of time spent online, the nature of interaction, images sent or stored etc. The student carries the responsibility that comes with her / his rights to engage in online behaviour ie he / she must be aware of risk and must take protective measures, so that he / she does not leave himself / herself vulnerable to negative consequences. A student who has a negative online experience must consider: Decreasing the amount of time spent online Blocking a correspondent Deleting an account has attracted negative attention Monitoring the content of his / her posts
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