ICT Newsletters


Online Safety Committee
School Principal: Mr R Smith
The Child Protection Officer: Mrs. Valerie Luney
ICT Coordinators : Mr Hutcheson and Mr Kelly
Governor – Mrs G Hastings
ICT Policy
Safer Internet Policy
Acceptable use of the Internet Agreement
Children should know that they are responsible for their use of the Internet in school and that they do so in a safe and appropriate manner. PLEASE DISCUSS THESE GUIDELINES WITH YOUR CHILD AND STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFE USE OF THE INTERNET.
Pupils:
- On the network, I will only use my own login username and password
- I will keep my username and password private
- I will not access other people’s files without their permission
- I will not change or delete other people’s work/files
- I will ask permission before entering any website, unless my teacher has already approved that site
- I will use the Internet for research and school purposes only
- I will only send e-mail in school when directed by the teacher as part of ICT lessons. I will make sure that the messages I send are polite and responsible
- I understand that the use of strong language, swearing or aggressive behaviour is not allowed when using e-mail etc
- When sending e-mail I will not give my name, address or phone number or arrange to meet anyone
- I understand that I am not allowed to enter Internet Chat Rooms while in school
- If I see anything I am unhappy with or I receive messages I do not like, I will tell a teacher immediately
- I will not bring in memory sticks or CD-Roms from home to use in school unless I have been given permission by my class teacher
- I understand that the school may check my computer files/Emails and may monitor the Internet sites that I visit
- I understand that if I deliberately break these rules I could be stopped from using the Internet/E-mail and my Parent/Guardian will be informed
Our ICT work in Ashgrove
360 Degree Safe is an award/accreditation for schools which demonstrate a strong commitment and capacity for educating pupils, staff and governors with online safety. The award assesses school policies, practice and procedures and ensures they reflect high standards.
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