Aims of the Acceptable Use Policy 1. To allow all users to access and use the Internet for educational purposes. This can include : E-Mail and World Wide Web facilities. The school activities can cover : Individual research /preparation of lessons/project work/homework assignments /communicating with other teachers and  students.       2. Provide a mechanism by which staff and students are protected from sites, information, and individuals which would undermine the principles and aims of the school. 3. Provide rules which are consistent, and in agreement  with the Data Protection Act. 4. Provide rules which are consistent with the acceptable procedures commonly used on the Internet, including those associated with netiquette.

The Acceptable Use Policy : Teachers 1. A Session Form  must be completed before each session on the Internet.Give this to the librarian, and arrange a suitable time for the session. 2. Do not disclose any password or login name to anyone, other than the persons responsible for running and maintaining the system. 3. Do not give personal addresses, telephone / fax numbers numbers of (i) any adult working at the school, (ii) any students at the school. Use of names of students, or photographs of students will require written permision from parents. This also applies to any work done by students, related to their education at North Chadderton School. This is recorded on  the Parental Agreement Form 4. Do not download , use or upload any material and use material which is copyright. Always seek permission from the owner, before using any material from the Internet. If in doubt, or you cannot obtain permission, do not use the material 5. Under no circumstances should you view, upload or download and material which is likely to be unsuitable for children. This applies to any material of a violent,dangerous or inappropriate sexual content. 6. Always respect the privacy of files of other users. Do not enter the  file areas of other staff without their express permission. 7. Be polite and appreciate that other users might have different  views than your own.The use of strong language, swearing or aggressive behaviour is not allowed.Do not state anything which could be interpreted as libel. 8. Arrange for suitable monitoring of students in your class, or those students who you have given permission to use the Internet facilities.      9. Ensure that all students have followed the correct procedures: (i) before starting the session, (ii) during each session , and (iii)  on completion of the session. 10.  Report any incident which breaches the Acceptable Rules Policy immediately to the Head of IT, or the Librarian (Mr.Brown).

Acceptable Use Policy (Students)

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