Policy Decisions. It is understood that Employer shall have the sole and exclusive right of management over the practice, including without limitation, the determination of the professional standards to be observed, the determination of the fees to be charged, and the determination of the office hours to be maintained.
Policy Decisions. Authorising Internet access Pupil instruction in responsible and safe use should precede any Internet access and all children must sign up to the Acceptable Use Agreement for pupils and abide by the school’s e- Safety rules. These e-Safety rules will also be displayed clearly in all computer suites. Access to the Internet will be supervised. All parents/guardians will be asked to sign the Acceptable Use Agreement for pupils giving consent for their child to use the Internet in school by following the school’s e-Safety rules and within the constraints detailed in the school’s e-Safety policy. All staff must read and agree in writing to adhere to the Acceptable Use Agreement for Staff before using any school ICT resource. Password Security: Adult users are provided with an individual login username and password, which they are encouraged to change periodically. Login details should not be shared with pupils. All pupils are provided with an individual login username and password. They are encouraged to keep details of usernames and passwords private. Pupils are not allowed to deliberately access files on the school network which belong to their peers, teachers or others. Staff are aware of their individual responsibilities to protect the security and confidentiality of the school network.
Policy Decisions. Any faculty member may make an independent recommendation on any policy decision in writing to the Board, provided the faculty member first attempts in good faith to have his/her recommendation incorporated into the administration’s recommendation, and provided further that his/her alternate recommendation is sent to the District President in writing at least 48 hours prior to any regularly scheduled Board meeting. Notice of the Board’s consideration of any policy issue shall be published four or more days in advance of any scheduled Board meeting.
Policy Decisions. It is understood that Employer shall have the sole ---------------- and exclusive right of management over the Business, said decisions to be taken by vote of the Board of Directors pursuant to the By-Laws of the Corporation.
Policy Decisions. Authorising Internet access • The school will maintain a current record of all students who are granted access to school ICT systems. Assessing risks • The Trust will take all reasonable precautions to prevent access to inappropriate material. However, due to the international scale and linked nature of Internet content, it is not possible to guarantee that unsuitable material will never appear on a computer connected to the Trust network. The Trust cannot accept liability for any material accessed, or any consequences of Internet access. • The Trust audit ICT use to establish if the e-Safety policy is adequate and that the implementation of the e-Safety policy is appropriate and effective. Handling e-Safety complaints • Complaints of Internet misuse will be dealt with by a senior member of staff. • Complaints of a child protection nature must be dealt with in accordance with Trust Child Protection Policy and Procedures. (See Appendix 3) • Students and parents will be informed of the complaints procedure (see Trust Complaints Policy) • Students and parents will be informed of consequences for students misusing the Internet. • Discussions will be held with the Police Youth Crime Reduction Officer to establish procedures for handling potentially illegal issues.
Policy Decisions. Authorising Internet access • Pupil instruction in responsible and safe use should precede any Internet access and all children must sign up to the Acceptable Use Agreement for pupils and abide by the school’s e-Safety rules. These e-Safety rules will also be displayed clearly in all rooms. • Access to the Internet will be supervised. • All parents/guardians will be asked to sign the Acceptable Use Agreement for pupils giving consent for their child to use the Internet in school by following the school’s e- Safety rules and within the constraints detailed in the school’s e-Safety policy. • All staff must read and agree in writing to adhere to the Acceptable Use Agreement for Staff before using any school ICT resource. Password Security: • Adult users are provided with an individual login username and password, which they are encouraged to change periodically. Login details should not be shared with pupils. • All pupils are provided with an individual login username and password. They are encouraged to keep details of usernames and passwords private – appropriate to age and ability. • Pupils are not allowed to deliberately access files on the school network which belong to their peers, teachers or others. • Staff are aware of their individual responsibilities to protect the security and confidentiality of the school network, MIS systems. Handling e-Safety Complaints: • Complaints of Internet misuse will be dealt with by the Principal, Vice Principal in the Principal’s absence along with a senior member of staff e.g. ICT Co-ordinator, Pastoral Care Co-ordinator and the class teacher. • Deliberate access to inappropriate materials by any user will lead to the incident being logged by the ICT Co-ordinator and recorded in the e-Safety incident logbook (recorded also in Pastoral Care). • As part of the Acceptable Use Agreement children will know that if they deliberately break the rules they could be stopped from using the Internet/E-mail for a specified/agreed period and that parents/carers will be informed. • Complaints of a child protection nature will be dealt with in accordance with school child protection procedures. • Complaints regarding cyberbullying in school will be dealt with in line with the school Anti-Bullying Policy. • Pupils and parents will be informed of the complaints’ procedure. • Any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the Principal and governors. Communicating the Policy: Introducing the e-Safety Policy to pupils • e-Safety ru...
Policy Decisions. 4.1 Authorising Internet access 4.2 Assessing risks
Policy Decisions. 5.1. Reducing online risks • St Anthony’s is aware that the Internet is a constantly changing environment with new apps, tools, devices, sites and material emerging at a rapid pace. • Emerging technologies will be examined for educational benefit and the school leadership team will ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out before use in school is allowed. • The school will ensure that appropriate filtering and monitoring systems are in place to prevent staff and pupils from accessing unsuitable or illegal content. • The school will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users access only appropriate material. However, due to the global and connected nature of Internet content, it is not always possible to guarantee that access to unsuitable material will never occur via a school computer or device. • The school will audit technology use to establish if the online safety (e–Safety) policy is adequate and that the implementation of the policy is appropriate. • Methods to identify, assess and minimise online risks will be reviewed regularly by the schools leadership team.
Policy Decisions. Authorising Internet access • Access to the Internet will be supervised. • All staff must read, agree and sign the school’s E Safety Policy. Wi-Fi • The nursery has Wi-Fi access which is password protected to ensure authorized access. The password will be change on a regular basis to ensure that security is maintained. It will be for business use only and therefore, the current password will not be shared automatically with staff and parents/carers but only where there is a specific need. Password Security: • Adult users are provided with an individual login username and password, which they are encouraged to change periodically. Login details should not be shared. • Children are not allowed to deliberately access files on the school network which belong to their peers, teachers or others. • Staff are aware of their individual responsibilities to protect the security and confidentiality of the school network.
Policy Decisions. Authorising Internet access • Pupil instruction in responsible and safe use should precede any Internet access and all children must sign up to the Acceptable Use Agreement for pupils and abide by the school’s e-Safety rules. These e-Safety rules will also be displayed clearly in all rooms. • Access to the Internet will be supervised. • All parents will be asked to sign the Acceptable Use Agreement for pupils giving consent for their child to use the Internet in school by following the school’s e-Safety rules and within the constraints detailed in the school’s e-Safety policy. • All staff must read and agree in writing to adhere to the Acceptable Use Agreement for Staff before using any school ICT resource. Password Security: • Adult users are provided with an individual login username and password, which they are encouraged to change periodically. Staff login details are not be shared with pupils or fellow teachers • All pupils are provided with an individual login username and password, Pupils in Primary Three – Seven should change their passwords to one of their choosing each September and again in the second term • Pupils are not allowed to deliberately access files on the school network which belong to their peers, teachers or others. • Staff are aware of their individual responsibilities to protect the security and confidentiality of the school network.
