Photography, Videos and other Creative Arts Sample Clauses

Photography, Videos and other Creative Arts. Many school activities involve the taking or recording of images. This may be undertaken as part of the curriculum, extra school activities, for publicity, or to celebrate achievement. The General Data Protection Act 2018 affects the use of photography. An image of a child is personal data and it is, therefore, a requirement under the Act that consent is obtained from the parent of a child before any images are made such as those used for school web sites, notice boards, productions or other purposes. Staff should remain sensitive to any pupil who appears uncomfortable and should recognise the potential for misinterpretation. It is also important to take into account the wishes of the child, remembering that some children do not wish to have their photograph taken Adults must only use school equipment provided or authorised by the school to make/take images and should not use mobile telephones or any other similar devices to make/take images. The following guidance must be followed: • if a photograph is used, avoid naming the pupil • if the pupil is named, avoid using the photograph • photographs/images must be securely stored and used only by those authorised to do so. • be clear about the purpose of the activity and about what will happen to the photographs/images when the lesson/activity is concluded • ensure that a senior member of staff is aware that the photography/image equipment is being used and for what purpose. • ensure that all photographs/images are available for scrutiny in order to screen for acceptability • be able to justify the photographs/images made • do not take photographs in one to one situations. • do not take, display or distribute photographs/images of pupils unless there is consent to do so.