Page 6 - ICT ES and AUP Policy and Procedures

• Photographs used will not be captioned with children’s names.

External Photographers
The Headmaster ensures that professional photographers are security checked and that they have their
own stringent regulations, which ensure safeguarding of children from inappropriate use of images.

Social networking:
• The school will not allow access to social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter for students
or staff.
• Students will be advised never to give out their personal details of any kind which may identify them,
their friends or their location.
• Students and Parents/guardians will be advised that the use of social network spaces outside school
brings a range of dangers for primary aged students.

Managing Filtering:
Having Internet access enables students to explore thousands of global libraries, databases and bulletin
boards. They are also able to exchange messages with other learners and teachers throughout the
world.

All unsuitable websites will be filtered and automatically blocked by our security systems and will not
be made accessible to students. In addition, students’ usage of our network will be continuously
monitored and repeated attempts to access unsuitable sites will alert our Computing teacher. The
Computing teacher will tailor the filtering to suit the individual needs of subjects and the school
generally. Although this filtering uses the latest security technology, Parents/guardians will wish to be
aware that some students may find ways to access material that is inaccurate, defamatory, illegal or
potentially offensive to some people.

However, at RBIS we believe that the benefits to students having access to the Internet in the form of
information, resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed any disadvantages. However, as with
any other area, Parents and guardians of minors along with RBIS share the responsibility for setting and
conveying the standards that students should follow when accessing and using these media information
sources at school and/or at home. During school time, teachers will guide students towards appropriate
material on the Internet. Outside school, families bear the same responsibility for guidance as they
exercise with other information, sources such as television, telephones, films and radio etc
• The school will work in partnership with Parents/guardians, and government agencies to ensure
systems to protect students are reviewed and improved
• If staff or students come across unsuitable on-line materials, they must report it to the Computing
teacher immediately.
• The school will take every step to ensure that appropriate filtering systems are in place to protect
children from unsuitable material and the methods used will be reviewed regularly.
• Any material that the school believes is illegal must be referred to the Internet Watch Foundation
(www.iwf.co.uk)

Managing Emerging Technologies:
• Emerging technologies will be examined by the Headmaster and Executive Director for
educational benefit and a risk assessment will be carried out before use in school is allowed.
• ICT includes a wide range of systems, including mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, email,
Internet, online services and may also include personal ICT devices when used for school
business. Where applicable, everybody should be aware of and review regularly, their
responsibility when using ICT (as defined); school information systems; and electronic

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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.