Common use of Use of Social Media Clause in Contracts

Use of Social Media. The Our Lady of Xxxxxxx Catholic Multi-Academy Trust recognises the advantages and benefits of social media for both research purposes and promoting the work of the Trust. The Trust will use photographic material to promote the work of individual academies and the work of the Trust as a whole, on promotional material, including on social media. Where such material is used, parental permission will be sought through annual consent documents. Whilst the use of social media is a positive means of communication, it should be used responsibly. The Trust Online Safety Policy outlines responsibilities of the Trust, schools, parents/carers and pupils when using social media. It is the expectation that when social media is used, it is used appropriately and in line with Trust Policy. • Faith and spiritual development for all. • Pupils learn about virtues and how to put their faith into action. • A supportive, caring learning environment where all children are safe. • Academic achievement and development of your child is given the highest priority. • A culture of excellent behaviour in all schools. • Rewards and achievement systems in all schools. • A teacher in every classroom, supported by a teaching assistant in primary schools and an effective behaviour/ support staffing in all secondary schools. • Headteachers and leadership teams who are supported by all the functions of the Trust with school improvement, finance and HR teams. • All staff are supported, cared for and do not come to any verbal or physical harm from either children or parents.