Responsible Internet Use

Old Town School

High Street

Silkstone

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 4LR

Tel: 01226 792294

RESPONSIBLE INTERNET USE

RULES FOR STAFF

The Pre School computer system provides internet access to all staff. The responsible internet use statement will help protect staff and the Pre School by clearly stating what is acceptable and what is not.

Access must only be made via the user’s authorised account and password which must not be given to any other person.
Pre School computer and internet use must be appropriate to staff members’ professional activity.
Copyright and intellectual property rights must be respected.
Users are responsible for emails they send and for contacts made.
E-mail should be written carefully and politely. As messages may be forwarded, email is best regarded as public property.
Anonymous letters and chain letters must not be sent.
The use of public chat rooms is not permitted.
The Pre School ICT systems may not be used for private purposes unless the Manager has given express permission for that use.
Use for personal financial gain, gambling, political purposes or advertising is forbidden.
The security of the ICT system must not be compromised, whether owned by the Pre School or by other organisations or individuals.
Irresponsible use may result in the loss of the internet access.

The Pre School may exercise its rights by electronic means to monitor the use of the computer systems, including the monitoring of websites, the interception of emails and the deletion of inappropriate materials in circumstances where it believes unauthorised use of the Pre School’s computer system is or may be taking place, or the system is or may be being used for criminal purposes for storing text or imagery which is unauthorised or unlawful.

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Committee ChairReviewed and updated June 2015

I have read, understood and agree to abide by the ‘Responsible internet use by staff’ Policy

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