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Acceptable Use Agreement

Wyre Forest School ICT Use Agreement

If you use the Wyre Forest School network you are agreeing to keep to this agreement. If you choose not to keep to this agreement then you may lose your computer accounts.

This agreement applies to all technology in School e.g. school desktop computers, camera equipment, mobile devices including iPad, Android and laptops.

As a responsible member of the Digital Community at Wyre Forest you must:

  • The school has Internet access and access to digital technologies to help our learning. In return, we will agree to these rules to keep everyone safe and help us be fair to others.
  •  I will use only my own login and password and I will not share it.
  •  I will only access the Internet with the permission and supervision of a member of staff.
  •  I will not access, copy, or delete other people's files.
  •  I will only use computers and digital devices for schoolwork and homework.
  •  I will not bring USB drives or other removable storage media into school without permission.
  •  I will not try to download programmes or apps or upload content to the internet without permission.
  •  I will only email or message people my teacher has approved and any messages / chats will be friendly, polite, and sensible.
  •  I will not copy other people’s work and pass it off as my own.
  •  I will not share my or anyone else’s personal information online, including photos/images without permission or
  •  I will not arrange to meet in person anyone I have only met online.
  •  To help protect other pupils and myself, I will tell a teacher if there is anything I am unhappy with or if I see a computer warning message.
  •  I will ask for help if I am not sure what to do.
  •  I understand that the school can check my computer files and the Internet sites I visit.
  •  I will not download programs, apps, or files to school devices from the Internet.
  •  I will not print, unless it is related to my work.
  •  I will take care of the devices and equipment I use and I will treat them with respect.

Respect yourself (looking after yourself)

I will show respect for myself by my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will think about the information and images that I post online. I will think about what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships I post. I will not be obscene.

Protect yourself (looking after yourself)

I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behaviour directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources by keeping my passwords private.

Respect others (looking after others)

I will show respect to others. I will not use any electronic mediums to bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.

Protect others (looking after others)

I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will moderate unacceptable materials and conversations