Common use of Use of Internet and Email Clause in Contracts

Use of Internet and Email. There is strong anti-virus and firewall protection on the School network and therefore the network can be regarded as secure as possible. Sometimes the protection will block legitimate sites and staff should contact the ICT Department to request a site to be unblocked. Staff should also be aware that attempting to access blocked sites will be recorded on the school systems and that email will also be monitored. School internet filtering systems are constantly updated by external providers to deliver accurate analysis. This helps deliver a safe online environment for everyone in School. All internet users are bound by a policy that prevents them from accessing materials that are inappropriate for school use or possibly damaging to the school network. In addition, pupils are, where possible prevented from having access to sites that may: • allow cyber bullying • provide images/material of a graphic nature • provide information on illegal activities • encourage time wasting In addition to filtering, School also monitors all web activity for pupils and staff. From this monitoring reports are produced that highlight any safeguarding issues. Reports are reviewed daily by Deputy Head Pastoral, Assistant Head Pastoral and Head of Network, Infrastructure and ICT Services [HNIS]. Any incidents deemed low key will be managed in house; any illegal activities will be reported to police with all evidence gathered. Staff must immediately report to a member of SMT the receipt of any communications that makes them feel uncomfortable, is offensive, discriminatory, threatening or bullying in nature. They should not respond to any such communication. Pupils are also encouraged to report similar incidences to a member of teaching staff and to retain screen shots of the relevant and related material to help with investigation. Any online communications (including posting) must not either knowingly or recklessly: • Place a child or young person at risk of harm • Bring the School into disrepute • Breach confidentiality or copyright • Breach data protection legislation • Do anything that could be considered discriminatory 5 Data storage and storage of digital images: In accordance with our Data Protection Policy and Acceptable Use Policy staff should not store personal data on unsecured devices or data storage solutions, for example memory sticks. At the request of the ICT department laptop computers loaned to staff must be returned each term for routine maintenance. There are specific dangers as a result of publishing digital images on the internet because they provide opportunities for cyberbullying, stalking or grooming to take place. The School’s role is to educate pupils, staff and parents to be vigilant and to consider these possibilities before they publish their images electronically. Staff who take pictures of pupils for educational purposes should do so within the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy and Staff Code of Conduct and take care to ensure pupils are appropriately dressed. Staff should not routinely keep digital images of pupils on their own devices, instead downloading any pictures taken of school activities or events onto the School Network as soon as possible and then deleting the images from their device. Personal image capturing devices are not to be used in the EYFS.

Use of Internet and Email. There is strong anti-virus and firewall protection on the School network and therefore the network can be regarded as secure as possiblesecure. Sometimes the protection will block legitimate sites and staff should contact the ICT Department to request a site to be unblocked. Staff should also be aware that attempting to access blocked sites will be recorded on the school systems and that email will also be monitored. School internet filtering systems are constantly updated by external providers to deliver accurate analysis. This helps deliver a safe online environment for everyone in School. All internet users are bound by a policy that prevents them from accessing materials that are inappropriate for school use or possibly damaging to the school network. In addition, all pupils are, where possible prevented from having have supplementary policies applied that prevent access to sites that may: •  allow cyber bullying • (e.g social networks)  provide images/material of a graphic nature •  provide information on illegal activities • (e.g radicalisation)  encourage time wasting (e.g games) In addition to filtering, School also monitors all web activity for pupils and staff. From this monitoring reports are produced that highlight any safeguarding issues. Reports are reviewed daily by Deputy Head Pastoral, Assistant Deputy Head Pastoral Academic and Head of Network, Infrastructure and ICT Services [HNIS]. Any incidents deemed low key will be managed in house; any illegal activities will be reported to police with all evidence gathered. Staff must immediately report to the Director of ICT or a member of SMT the receipt of any communications that makes them feel uncomfortable, is offensive, discriminatory, threatening or bullying in nature. They should not respond to any such communication. Pupils Students are also encouraged to report similar incidences to a member of teaching staff and to retain screen shots of the relevant and related material to help with investigation. Any online communications (including posting) must not either knowingly or recklessly: •  Place a child or young person at risk of harm •  Bring the School into disrepute •  Breach confidentiality or copyright •  Breach data protection legislation •  Do anything that could be considered discriminatory 5 Data storage and storage of digital images: In accordance with our Data Protection Policy and Acceptable Use Policy staff should not store personal data on unsecured devices or data storage solutions, for example memory sticks. At the request of the ICT department laptop computers loaned to staff must be returned each term for routine maintenance. There are specific dangers as a result of publishing digital images on the internet because they provide opportunities for cyberbullying, stalking or grooming to take place. The School’s role is to educate pupils, staff and parents to be vigilant and to consider these possibilities before they publish their images electronically. Staff who take pictures of pupils for educational purposes should do so within the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy and Staff Code of Conduct and take care to ensure pupils are appropriately dressed. Staff should not routinely keep digital images of pupils on their own devices, instead downloading any pictures taken of school activities or events onto the School Network as soon as possible and then deleting the images from their device. Personal image capturing devices are not to be used in the EYFS.discriminatory

Use of Internet and Email. There is strong anti-virus and firewall protection on the School network and therefore the network can be regarded as secure as possible. Sometimes the protection will block legitimate sites and staff should contact the ICT Department to request a site to be unblocked. Staff should also be aware that attempting to access blocked sites will be recorded on the school systems and that email will also be monitored. School internet filtering systems are constantly updated by external providers to deliver accurate analysis. This helps deliver a safe online environment for everyone in School. All internet users are bound by a policy that prevents them from accessing materials that are inappropriate for school use or possibly damaging to the school network. In addition, pupils are, where possible prevented from having access to sites that may: •  allow cyber bullying •  provide images/material of a graphic nature •  provide information on illegal activities •  encourage time wasting In addition to filtering, School also monitors all web activity for pupils and staff. From this monitoring reports are produced that highlight any safeguarding issues. Reports are reviewed daily by Deputy Head Pastoral, Assistant Deputy Head Pastoral Academic and Head of Network, Infrastructure and ICT Services [HNIS]. Any incidents deemed low key will be managed in house; any illegal activities will be reported to police with all evidence gathered. Staff must immediately report to the Director of ICT or a member of SMT the receipt of any communications that makes them feel uncomfortable, is offensive, discriminatory, threatening or bullying in nature. They should not respond to any such communication. Pupils are also encouraged to report similar incidences to a member of teaching staff and to retain screen shots of the relevant and related material to help with investigation. Any online communications (including posting) must not either knowingly or recklessly: •  Place a child or young person at risk of harm •  Bring the School into disrepute •  Breach confidentiality or copyright •  Breach data protection legislation •  Do anything that could be considered discriminatory 5 Data storage and storage of digital images: In accordance with our Data Protection Policy and Acceptable Use Policy staff should not store personal data on unsecured devices or data storage solutions, for example memory sticks. At the request of the ICT department laptop computers loaned to staff must be returned each term for routine maintenance. There are specific dangers as a result of publishing digital images on the internet because they provide opportunities for cyberbullying, stalking or grooming to take place. The School’s role is to educate pupils, staff and parents to be vigilant and to consider these possibilities before they publish their images electronically. Staff who take pictures of pupils for educational purposes should do so within the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy and Staff Code of Conduct Behaviour Policy and take care to ensure pupils are appropriately dressed. Staff should not routinely keep digital images of pupils on their own devices, instead downloading any pictures taken of school activities or events onto the School Network as soon as possible and then deleting the images from their devicepossible. Personal image capturing devices are not to be used in the EYFS.

Use of Internet and Email. There is strong anti-virus and firewall protection on the School network and therefore the network can be regarded as secure as possible. Sometimes the protection will block legitimate sites and staff should contact the ICT Department to request a site to be unblocked. Staff should also be aware that attempting to access blocked sites will be recorded on the school systems and that email will also be monitored. School internet filtering systems are constantly updated by external providers to deliver accurate analysis. This helps deliver a safe online environment for everyone in School. All internet users are bound by a policy that prevents them from accessing materials that are inappropriate for school use or possibly damaging to the school network. In addition, pupils are, where possible prevented from having access to sites that may: • allow cyber bullying • provide images/material of a graphic nature • provide information on illegal activities • encourage time wasting In addition to filtering, School also monitors all web activity for pupils and staff. From this monitoring reports are produced that highlight any safeguarding issues. Reports are reviewed daily by Deputy Head Pastoral, Assistant Deputy Head Pastoral Academic and Head of Network, Infrastructure and ICT Services [HNIS]. Any incidents deemed low key will be managed in house; any illegal activities will be reported to police with all evidence gathered. Staff must immediately report to the Director of ICT or a member of SMT the receipt of any communications that makes them feel uncomfortable, is offensive, discriminatory, threatening or bullying in nature. They should not respond to any such communication. Pupils are also encouraged to report similar incidences to a member of teaching staff and to retain screen shots of the relevant and related material to help with investigation. Any online communications (including posting) must not either knowingly or recklessly: • Place a child or young person at risk of harm • Bring the School into disrepute • Breach confidentiality or copyright • Breach data protection legislation • Do anything that could be considered discriminatory 5 Data storage and storage of digital images: In accordance with our Data Protection Policy and Acceptable Use Policy staff should not store personal data on unsecured devices or data storage solutions, for example memory sticks. At the request of the ICT department laptop computers loaned to staff must be returned each term for routine maintenance. There are specific dangers as a result of publishing digital images on the internet because they provide opportunities for cyberbullying, stalking or grooming to take place. The School’s role is to educate pupils, staff and parents to be vigilant and to consider these possibilities before they publish their images electronically. Staff who take pictures of pupils for educational purposes should do so within the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy and Staff Code of Conduct Behaviour Policy and take care to ensure pupils are appropriately dressed. Staff should not routinely keep digital images of pupils on their own devices, instead downloading any pictures taken of school activities or events onto the School Network as soon as possible and then deleting the images from their devicepossible. Personal image capturing devices are not to be used in the EYFS.

Use of Internet and Email. There is strong anti-virus and firewall protection on the School network and therefore the network can be regarded as secure as possible. Sometimes the protection will block legitimate sites and staff should contact the ICT Department to request a site to be unblocked. Staff should also be aware that attempting to access blocked sites will be recorded on the school systems and that email will also be monitored. School internet filtering systems are constantly updated by external providers to deliver accurate analysis. This helps deliver a safe online environment for everyone in School. All internet users are bound by a policy that prevents them from accessing materials that are inappropriate for school use or possibly damaging to the school network. In addition, pupils are, where possible prevented from having access to sites that may: •  allow cyber bullying •  provide images/material of a graphic nature •  provide information on illegal activities •  encourage time wasting In addition to filtering, School also monitors all web activity for pupils and staff. From this monitoring reports are produced that highlight any safeguarding issues. Reports are reviewed daily by Deputy Head Pastoral, Assistant Head Pastoral and Head of Network, Infrastructure and ICT Services [HNIS]. Any incidents deemed low key will be managed in house; any illegal activities will be reported to police with all evidence gathered. Staff must immediately report to the Director of ICT or a member of SMT the receipt of any communications that makes them feel uncomfortable, is offensive, discriminatory, threatening or bullying in nature. They should not respond to any such communication. Pupils are also encouraged to report similar incidences to a member of teaching staff and to retain screen shots of the relevant and related material to help with investigation. Any online communications (including posting) must not either knowingly or recklessly: •  Place a child or young person at risk of harm •  Bring the School into disrepute •  Breach confidentiality or copyright •  Breach data protection legislation •  Do anything that could be considered discriminatory 5 Data storage and storage of digital images: In accordance with our Data Protection Policy and Acceptable Use Policy staff should not store personal data on unsecured devices or data storage solutions, for example memory sticks. At the request of the ICT department laptop computers loaned to staff must be returned each term for routine maintenance. There are specific dangers as a result of publishing digital images on the internet because they provide opportunities for cyberbullying, stalking or grooming to take place. The School’s role is to educate pupils, staff and parents to be vigilant and to consider these possibilities before they publish their images electronically. Staff who take pictures of pupils for educational purposes should do so within the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy and Staff Code of Conduct Behaviour Policy and take care to ensure pupils are appropriately dressed. Staff should not routinely keep digital images of pupils on their own devices, instead downloading any pictures taken of school activities or events onto the School Network as soon as possible and then deleting the images from their devicepossible. Personal image capturing devices are not to be used in the EYFS.