School Policies

Network Acceptable Use Policy

This simplified code of conduct applies at all times, in and out of school hours, whilst using school equipment. Please read it carefully.

All users mus t :

· Respect all equipment; you may be billed for equipment damage, including labour fees.

· Make ICT Staff aware immediately of any virus warning or threat.

· Be careful of what and how you communicate with others

· Respect copyright and trademarks. (Material cannot be copied without giving credit to the person or company that owns it.)

· Read, agree & adhere to the Internet Acceptable Use Policy before using the Internet.

· Read, agree & adhere to any other Acceptable Use Policies as appropriate.
In addition, Students must:

· Always seek staff permission before using a computer.

· Only use staff supervised areas outside lesson times.

· Monitor their user space and keep it below the limit, without wasting lesson time.

All users must not:

· Use any other logon account other than their own.

· Use the Curriculum Network (or save files) for any other purpose which is not directly related to School work.

· Run any program not officially installed on the network, regardless of what it is for. Attempting to install any computer program is not allowed. Software requests must go via the Network Manager.

· Save files with either offensive contents or filenames. (Such files will be deleted regardless of content). File names over 255 characters will be periodically deleted.

· Send, access or display offensive messages or pictures.

· Attempt to hack, modify or infect the network using any program or virus.

· Deliberately attempt to install malware on any machine.

· Attempt to circumvent network security.

· Connect personal and non authorised devices to the network infrastructure.

· Damage any school equipment.

· Use or send bad language.

· Intentionally waste resources thus preventing use by others.

· Eat or drink near any machine, or in any computer room.

· Play games or engage in other non Curricular activities at any time

Please note:

· Student user areas on the school network will be closely monitored and ICT Staff may review files and communications to maintain system integrity. This also includes monitoring Student activity remotely.

· Failure to follow relevant Acceptable Use Policies may result in loss of access and further disciplinary action may be taken if appropriate.

· If applicable, external agencies may be involved as certain activities may constitute a criminal offence.

· These rules apply to Student & Staff use of the Curriculum Network. ICT Support & Technical Staff have explicit exclusions from some rules.

Last Updated: January 2007. S Goodman, ICT / Network Manager.