AUPs are signed by staff, pupils and guests and are signed by users before access to technology is allowed. It forms part of our partnership agreement between parents, carers, puils and the school to ensure that users are kept safe when using technology. A list of children who, for whatever reason, are not allowed to access technology is kept in school and made available to all staff. The school’s AUP: Is relevant to the setting and purpose. Is written to be easily understood by each individual user. Is regularly communicated to all users, particularly when changes are made to the Policy/ AUP. Outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviour when using technologies, including : Cyberbullying Inappropriate use of email, communication technologies and Social Network sites and any online content. Acceptable behaviour when using school equipment/ accessing the school network. Outlines the ways in which users are protected when using technologies e.g. passwords, virus protection and filtering. Provides advice for users on how to report any failings in technical safeguards. Clearly defines how monitoring of network activity and online communications will take place and how this will be enforced. Outlines sanctions for unacceptable use and makes all users aware of the sanctions. Stresses the importance of e-safety education and its practical implementation. Highlights the importance of parents/ carers reading and discussing the content of the AUP with their child. Dealing with incidents Even when procedures are followed there may occasionally be incidents related to An incident log should always be completed to record and monitor incidents. Illegal offences Any suspected illegal material or activity must be brought to the immediate attention of the Headteacher who must refer this to external authorities, e.g. Police, CEOP, and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). We will never personally investigate, interfere with or share evidence as we may inadvertently be committing an illegal offence. It is essential that correct procedures are followed when preserving evidence to protect those investigating the incident. Examples of illegal offences are: Accessing child sexual abuse images Accessing non-photographic child sexual abuse images Accessing criminally obscene adult content Incitement to racial hatred
AUPs are signed by staff, pupils and guests and are signed by users before access to technology is allowed. It forms part of our partnership agreement between parents, carers, puils and the school to ensure that users are kept safe when using technology. A list of children who, for whatever reason, are not allowed to access technology is kept in school and made available to all staff. The school’s AUP: Is relevant to the setting and purpose. Is written to be easily understood by each individual user. Is regularly communicated to all users, particularly when changes are made to the Policy/ AUP. Outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviour when using technologies, including : Cyberbullying Inappropriate use of email, communication technologies and Social Network sites and any online content. Acceptable behaviour when using school equipment/ accessing the school network. Outlines the ways in which users are protected when using technologies e.g. passwords, virus protection and filtering. Provides advice for users on how to report any failings in technical safeguards. Clearly defines how monitoring of network activity and online communications will take place and how this will be enforced. Outlines sanctions for unacceptable use and makes all users aware of the sanctions. Stresses the importance of e-safety education and its practical implementation. Highlights the importance of parents/ carers reading and discussing the content of the AUP with their child. Dealing with incidents Even when procedures are followed there may occasionally be incidents related to An incident log should always be completed to record and monitor incidents. Illegal offences Any suspected illegal material or activity must be brought to the immediate attention of the Headteacher who must refer this to external authorities, e.g. Police, CEOP, and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). We will never personally investigate, interfere with or share evidence as we may inadvertently be committing an illegal offence. It is essential that correct procedures are followed when preserving evidence to protect those investigating the incident. Examples of illegal offences are: Accessing child sexual abuse images Accessing non-photographic child sexual abuse images Accessing criminally obscene adult content Incitement to racial hatred
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