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As part of our curriculum we encourage pupils to make use of educational resources available on the Internet. Access to the Internet enables pupils to conduct research and obtain high quality educational resources from libraries, museums, galleries and other information sources from around the world.
To guard against accidental access to materials which are inappropriate in school, St. Joseph’s provides an appropriately filtered service assisted by the LEA. However, it is not possible to provide a 100% assurance that pupils might not accidentally come across material which would be inappropriate.
We believe that the educational benefits to pupils from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far outweigh the potential disadvantages.
During lesson time teachers will guide pupils toward specific materials and educational resources. Where pupils are given permission to access the Internet outside lessons they must agree to access only those sites that are appropriate for use in school and use the e-learning resources appropriately.
This code of conduct applies at all times, in and out of school hours, whilst using school equipment.
Internet and e-mail will be provided for you to conduct research, communicate with others and to access learning resources but only on the understanding that you agree to follow this code. This code of conduct is not intended to be exhaustive. At all times you should use e-Learning resources in an appropriate and responsible manner.
THE CODE
You should:
ü Only access sites which are appropriate for use in school. This also applies outside lesson time
ü Be aware that your actions on the Internet, when using e-mail can be seen and monitored
ü Always keep your username and password private and secure. If you feel someone may know your password change it or ask your teacher to help you change it.
ü Be aware that information on an Internet web site may be inaccurate or biased. Try to verify the information using other sources, if possible, before using it
ü Be careful of what you say to others and how you say it. Never give your name, home address, telephone numbers or any personal information about yourself or others to any strangers you write to or communicate with on the Internet. Never arrange to meet strangers who approach you whilst on the computer; anyone can pretend to be someone else. Someone pretending to be a friend may not have your best interests at heart
ü Treat others as they would expect to be treated, e.g. show respect and be polite
ü Always tell your teacher or another adult if you ever see, hear or read anything which makes you feel uncomfortable while using the Internet, or e-mail.
ü Respect copyright and trademarks. You must not copy text or pictures from the Internet and hand it in to your teacher as your own work. You must acknowledge this and write down where you have found this information.
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ü Check with a teacher before: |
* downloading files |
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* completing questionnaires or subscription forms
* opening e-mail attachments |
You should not:
X Send, access, store or display offensive messages or pictures
X Use or send bad, threatening or annoying language nor any language which might incite hatred against any ethnic, religious or other minority
X Access any other user’s files, e-mail or personal web space without their express permission.
X Intentionally waste resources
Please note:
You should always log out and close your browser when your session has finished.
User areas on the school network will be closely monitored and staff may review your files and communications to maintain system integrity.
Failure to follow the code will result in loss of access and further disciplinary action may be taken if appropriate. If applicable, external agencies may be involved: certain activities may constitute a criminal offence.
This school may produce printed publications and/or a school web site which may include examples of pupil’s work and/or photographs of pupils. We take the issue of child safety very seriously which includes the use of images of pupils. Including images of pupils in school publications and on the school website can be motivating for the pupils involved, and provide a good opportunity to promote the work of the school. However, schools have a duty of care towards pupils, which means that pupils must remain unidentifiable, reducing the risk of inappropriate contact, if images are used in this way.
We ask that parents consent to the school publishing their children’s work and to the taking and using of photographs and images of their children subject to strict confidentiality of personal information. (This can be changed at any time; just see the Headteacher or ICT Co-ordinator).
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