Common use of Social Networking Sites Clause in Contracts

Social Networking Sites. 6.6.1 The use of such sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram to name but a few) has and will continue to increase. 6.6.2 KGS advises all staff and students to use such a system in an informed manner. Any reference direct or indirect to either the School, or a member of staff, or a student at KGS must be carefully considered. 6.6.3 The school reserves the right to ask for any comments/postings to be altered or removed that it considers inappropriate which make reference to any member of the school, or the School itself either directly or indirectly. 6.6.4 students are educated on the dangers of social networking sites and how to use them in safe and productive ways. 6.6.5 students are advised never to give out personal details of any kind which may identify them or their location. Instates students are encouraged to use nicknames and avatars when using social networking sites. 6.6.6 They are all made fully aware of the School’s code of conduct regarding the use of IT and technologies and behaviour online. 6.6.7 Access to social networking sites as a general rule is prohibited for students, although exceptions may be made where a suitable educational benefit can be cited by a student/member of staff to the Head of IT. 6.6.8 Staff are not permitted to communicate with parents, students or third parties in relation to any issue concerning KGS on any social networking site or related facilities. For example, direct communication via Facebook and Twitter is prohibited. The exception being via school or departmental accounts authorised for use by the Executive Principal, in adherence with the published guidelines. 6.6.9 students and staff are encouraged not to publish specific and detailed private thoughts, especially those that might be considered hurtful, harmful or defamatory. 6.6.10 The School expects all staff and students to remember that they are representing the School at all times and must act appropriately.

Social Networking Sites. 6.6.1 The use of such sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram to name but a few) has and will continue to increase. 6.6.2 KGS BSB advises all staff and students to use such a system in an informed manner. Any reference direct or indirect to either the School, or a member of staff, or a student at KGS BSB must be carefully considered. 6.6.3 The school reserves the right to ask for any comments/postings to be altered or removed that it considers inappropriate which make reference to any member of the school, or the School itself either directly or indirectly. 6.6.4 students are educated on the dangers of social networking sites and how to use them in safe and productive ways. 6.6.5 students are advised never to give out personal details of any kind which may identify them or their location. Instates students are encouraged to use nicknames and avatars when using social networking sites. 6.6.6 They are all made fully aware of the School’s code of conduct regarding the use of IT and technologies and behaviour online. 6.6.7 Access to social networking sites as a general rule is prohibited for students, although exceptions may be made where a suitable educational benefit can be cited by a student/member of staff to the Head of IT. 6.6.8 Staff are not permitted to communicate with parents, students or third parties in relation to any issue concerning KGS BSB on any social networking site or related facilities. For example, direct communication via Facebook and Twitter is prohibited. The exception being via school or departmental accounts authorised for use by the Executive PrincipalHeadmaster, in adherence with the published guidelines. 6.6.9 students and staff are encouraged not to publish specific and detailed private thoughts, especially those that might be considered hurtful, harmful or defamatory. 6.6.10 The School expects all staff and students to remember that they are representing the School at all times and must act appropriately.