St Patrick's Primary School, Liverpool

To ensure that all members of staff and Governors are fully aware of their professional responsibilities when using information systems and when communicating with pupils, they are asked to sign this code of conduct. All staff should consult the school’s E-safety policy for further information and clarification.

 

  • I understand that it is a criminal offence to use a school ICT system for a purpose not permitted by its owner.

 

  • I appreciate that ICT includes a wide range of systems, including mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, email, social networking and that ICT use may also include personal ICT devices when used for school business.

 

  • I understand that school information systems may not be used for private purposes without specific permission from the head teacher.

 

  • I understand that my use of school information systems, Internet and email may be monitored and recorded to ensure policy compliance.

 

  • I will respect system security and I will not disclose any password or security information to anyone other than an authorised system manager.

 

  • I will not install any software or hardware without permission.

 

  • I will ensure that personal data is stored securely and is used appropriately, whether in school, taken off the school premises or accessed remotely.

 

  • I will respect copyright and intellectual property rights.

 

  • I will report any incidents of concern regarding children’s safety to the e-Safety Coordinator, the Designated Child Protection Coordinator or Head teacher.

 

  • I will ensure that electronic communications with pupils including email, IM and social networking are compatible with my professional role and that messages cannot be misunderstood or misinterpreted.

 

  • I will promote e-safety with students in my care and will help them to develop a responsible attitude to system use, communications and publishing.

 

The school may exercise its right to monitor the use of the school’s information systems and Internet access, to intercept e-mail and to delete inappropriate materials where it believes unauthorised use of the school’s information system may be taking place, or the system may be being used for criminal purposes or for storing unauthorised or unlawful text, imagery or sound.

 

Written by: S Lally

 

Date written:            September 2019

 

Date for review:        September 2020