Computer/Internet AUP's

[GRitchie]

Morning!

I've got the glamorous task of re-writing our AUP's for staff/students for internet use and computer use. I'll be honest, I've never written a policy like this before and don't know where to start.

I've had a look at the example from 'Kent County Council' but it's 24 pages long. In the real world, nobody is going to read that, especially students starting school at 13!

 

Help/examples/etc. please

[JJonas]

Here is ours. Feel free to borrow from it/send feedback

 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR USE OF THE SCHOOL

 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR USE OF THE SCHOOL

 

This code of conduct is to ensure that ICT equipment is used in a spirit of safety and well-being of yourself and others, and to help keep the computer systems in good working order. The guidance below gives examples of how members of the school should ensure that they use equipment in this spirit. Anyone who does not follow the spirit of the Code will be given appropriate sanctions. The code applies at all times, in and out of school hours, whilst using school equipment.

 

Please read the code carefully so that you understand your responsibilities.

 

YOU MUST NOT:

 

Send, attempt to access, save or display offensive messages or pictures or engage in illegal activities or view offensive weapon sites. If any such material accidentally appears, you must inform a member of ICT Staff immediately.

 

Save files or make folders with offensive file names.

 

Use social networking sites or chat rooms.

 

Send anonymous messages and chain letters.

 

Use the school ICT systems for private purposes, unless the Head Teacher has given permission for that use.

 

Use the school ICT systems for personal or financial gain.

 

Use email services during lessons, except for schoolwork.

 

Download games or other programs from the Internet. You must not run any program not officially installed on the network, regardless of what it is for. Attempting to install any computer program is not allowed. Software requests must go via the ICT Department.

 

Purchase or plan purchases over the school internet link.

 

Be in a computer suite without the supervision of a teacher or technician.

 

Eat or drink in computer suites.

 

Intentionally waste, damage resources or equipment. Do not play games unless instructed to do so by the teacher.

 

Try to access parts of the system that are clearly not meant to be available to you; this is often called hacking.

 

Store MP3/4 files in your user area. These take up too much hard disk space.

 

Use any other e-mail service other than the school provided system.

 

Reveal any personal information, the home address or personal phone numbers of yourself or other people.

 

Open an unidentified e-mail attachment. Tell a member of staff about the attachment.

 

YOU MUST:

 

Be careful of what you say to others and how you say it. Be polite and help to maintain the good reputation of the school.

 

Keep your password secure and only ever use your own login. Never help someone to use the network or Internet if they have been banned.

 

Respect copyright and trademarks. (You cannot copy material without giving credit to the person or company that owns it

 

Only print school work. Careless or deliberate wasting of paper will result in your printing facility being withdrawn.

 

Inform a member of staff if you notice something wrong with any equipment.

 

User areas on the school network are closely monitored and regular checks on your files and communications take place

 

All internet access is logged and can be examined by staff at a later date if needed.

 

All files held on the network will be treated as school property, including e-mail.

 

Failure to follow the code will result in loss of access and further disciplinary action as appropriate.

 

This code applies to students & staff use of the network.

 

When applicable, police or local authorities may be involved.

 

Payment will be requested for malicious damage caused to any part of the school network

 

The security of ICT systems must not be compromised, whether owned by the school or by other organisations or individuals.

[timbo343]

PM'd a copy of ours.