Page 8 - ICT ES and AUP Policy and Procedures

• Staff will be informed that network and internet traffic can be monitored and traced to the
individual user.
• Staff development in safe and responsible internet use, and on the school Internet policy will be
provided as required
• Breaching this e-safety policy may result in disciplinary action being taken and access to ICT
being restricted or removed.
• Staff will read and sign Staff Code of Conduct for ICT- prior to using school ICT equipment in the
school

How will ICT system security be maintained?
• The school ICT systems will be reviewed regularly with regard to security
• Virus protection will be installed and updated regularly
• Personal data sent over the internet will be encrypted or otherwise secured
• Use of portable media such will be reviewed and its content can be searched by a member of
staff.
• Files held on the school network will be regularly checked
• All network system and administration passwords are to be recorded by the Head of ICT and kept
in a secure place.

How will complaints regarding Internet use be handled?

• Responsibility for handling incidents will be delegated to a member of the Senior Leadership
Team

• Complaints of Internet misuse will be dealt with by the Head of the School
• Any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the Head Teacher
• Complaints of a child protection nature must be dealt with in accordance with our child protection
procedures.
• Students and Parents/guardians will be informed of the complaint procedure
• Parents/guardians and students will need to work in partnership with staff to resolve issues
• As with drug issues, there may be occasions when the police must be contacted. Early contact
could be made to establish the legal position and discuss strategies.

How will Parents/guardians’ support be enlisted?
• Parents/guardians’ attention will be drawn to the responsible Internet use policy in newsletters,
and on the school website.
• Internet issues will be handled sensitively to inform Parents/guardians without undue alarm
• A partnership approach will be encouraged with Parents/guardians and could include
information booklets, practical sessions and suggestions for safe Internet use at home.
• Advice on filtering systems and educational and leisure activities that include responsible use of
the Internet will be made available to Parents/guardians.
• We will maintain a list of e-Safety resources for Parents/guardians.
• Parents/guardians are invited to a Safer Internet workshop annually.

ICT Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable use by Parents/guardians and carers
Partnership working with Parents/guardians and carers should be considered essential practice for
promoting an agreed and consistent message which will define acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.
Should Parents/guardians or carers wish to use personal technologies, such as cameras within the
setting environment, authorisation must be obtained from the Senior Designated Person for
Safeguarding. Specific guidelines for the use of such technologies must be followed.

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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.