Common use of Mobile Phone Policy Clause in Contracts

Mobile Phone Policy. Students are not allowed to use their devices, or have headphones in sight, anywhere in the school unless directed by a teacher to use them for a specific task. If they are seen by a member of staff, they will be confiscated immediately and given to Reception. When on school premises devices and headphones should be turned off and away. The exception to this rule is Year 12 and 13 who may use their devices in free classrooms, the Sixth Form study area, and the Sixth Form common room. Devices must not be used in any other part of the school (e.g. corridors). Sixth Form students are reminded that they act as role models to the rest of the school. Year 7 and Year 8 students must not bring into school mobile phones or watches with internet access or a camera. Any students found with such devices will have them confiscated* and they will receive a 60 minute Centralised Detention. Parents/ carers will be informed. * See confiscation below Policy Students and staff must be aware that: • Students are not allowed to use cameras to film footage, capture photos or record audio of staff or fellow students without the express permission of a member of staff. Images of staff may not be shared under any circumstances. • No student is allowed to upload to any external site any media footage taken in school (e.g., video, photos, audio, etc.) taken in school without express permission from the Headteacher. • If students need to contact their parents/carers, and vice versa, they should speak to Reception. No direct communication with parents/carers is permitted. • Sixth Form students may only listen to music (at a quiet level) using headphones in the Sixth Form Study Centre. However, students are strongly encouraged to avoid listening to audio when completing a task, as it reduces cognitive capacity. Students may not listen to music using headphones whilst completing a set task in class (e.g., revision). • There can be no expectation that students will have a device when planning lessons and the use of a device should be avoided where possible. If it is necessary for students to use their device then this must be supervised closely and devices must be turned off immediately upon completion of task. • Teachers must not set cover work which includes the use of a device. However, KS5 teachers may set work which requires the use of a device to access online resources.

Mobile Phone Policy. Students are not allowed to use their devices, or have headphones in sight, anywhere in the school unless directed by a teacher to use them for a specific task. If they are seen by a member of staff, they will be confiscated immediately and given to ReceptionReception who will add a behaviour point on XXXX. When on school premises devices and headphones should be turned off and away. This includes headphones that should be stored in the student’s bag or locker. The exception to this rule is Year 12 and 13 who may use their devices in free classrooms, the Sixth Form study area, and the Sixth Form common room. Devices must not be used in any other part of the school (e.g. corridors). Sixth Form students are reminded that they act as role models to the rest of the school. Year 7 and Year 8 students must not bring into school mobile phones or watches with internet access or a camera. Any students pupils found with such devices will have them confiscated* and they their parents will receive a 60 minute Centralised Detention. Parents/ carers will be informedhave to collect them. * See confiscation below Policy Students and staff must be aware that: • Students are not allowed to use cameras to film footage, capture photos or record audio of staff or fellow students pupils without the express permission of a member of staff. Images of staff may not be shared under any circumstances. • No student is allowed to upload to any external site any media footage taken in school (e.g., e.g. video, photos, audio, etc.) taken in school without express permission from the Headteacher. • If students need to contact their parents/carers, and vice versa, they should speak to Reception. No direct communication with parents/carers is permitted. • Sixth Form students may only listen to music (at a quiet level) using headphones in the Sixth Form Study Centre. However, students are strongly encouraged to avoid listening to audio when completing a task, as it reduces cognitive capacity. Students may not listen to music using headphones whilst completing a set task in class (e.g., e.g. revision). • There can be no expectation that students will have a device when planning lessons and the use of a device should be avoided where possible. If it is necessary for students to use their device then this must be supervised closely and devices must be turned off immediately upon completion of task. • Teachers must not set cover work which includes the use of a device. However, KS5 teachers may set work which requires the use of a device to access online resources.