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images being recorded and inappropriately used. Upon their initial visit, parents, volunteers and visitors
are given information informing them they are not permitted to use mobile phones on the premises in
the presence of pupils, or to take photographs of pupils apart from circumstances as outlined in
appendix 6 of this policy. This prevents staff from being distracted from their work with pupils and

ensures the safeguarding of pupils from inappropriate use of mobile phone cameras and other digital
recording equipment. The school will inform and educate users about these risks and will implement
policies to reduce the likelihood of the potential for harm:
• When using digital images, staff should inform and educate pupils about the risks associated with
the taking, use, sharing, publication and distribution of images of themselves and others especially
on social networking sites.

• Photographs published onto any website will comply with good practice guidance on the use of such
images. Care will be taken to ensure that pupils are appropriately dressed and are not participating
in activities that might bring the individuals or the school into disrepute. Their full names will not be
used anywhere in the website, particularly in association with photographs.

N.B. The word ‘camera’ in this document refers to any device that may be used to take and store a digital
image e.g. mobile phone, tablet, laptop etc. The school has a Mobile Phone Policy (which includes:

• The commitment to keep the pupils safe.
• How we manage the use of mobile phones at RBIS Bangkok taking into consideration staff, pupils on
placement, volunteers, other professionals, trustees, visitors and parents/carers.
• How we inform parents/carers, visitors and other professional of our procedures.

• What type of mobile phones will be used on educational visits and learning outside the classroom.
• The consequences of any breaches of this policy.
• Reference to other policies, such as Whistleblowing and Safeguarding Children-Child Protection
Policies.

Consent of Adults Who Work at the School
Permission to use images of all staff who work at the school is sought on induction and a copy is

located in the personnel file.
Computer Viruses
• All files downloaded from the Internet, received via e-mail or on removable media such as a memory
stick must be checked for any viruses using school provided anti-virus software before being used.

• Never interfere with any anti-virus software installed on school ICT equipment.
• If staff use a machine which is not routinely connected to the school network, they must make
provision for regular virus updates through our IT team.
• If staff suspect there may be a virus on any school ICT equipment, they must stop using the
equipment and contact ICT support immediately. The ICT support provider will advise staff what

actions to take and be responsible for advising others that need to know.

Security
• The school gives relevant staff access to the network and specific files on the network
• It is the responsibility of everyone to keep passwords secure
• Staff are aware of their responsibility when accessing school data

• Staff have been issued with the relevant guidance documents and the Policy for ICT Acceptable Use

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Rasami British International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our aim that all students fulfil their potential.