Internet, Using your own device, e-safety

Wifi

Our school has WiFi access, you will be given details to access the classroom network on your first day.

Using your own device

You can use your own mobile or tablet in the class for learning activities. Please respect your teacher and classmates when using your device:

• Only use your device for learning activities.

• Switch your device to "Do Not Disturb" mode so that you do not receive notifications while in the class.

• Do not take photos or record audio/video in the class without the permission of everyone involved.

• Don't download large files or updates.

• Take care when searching online and don't access inappropriate material or websites.

• Make sure you make the most of your class, have a good night's sleep and don't spend too much time in front of your screen!

E-Safety, staying safe online

For your own safety, you must follow the school's rules regarding use of the internet:

• Keep your username and password safe and secure – do not share it, nor try to use any other person’s username and password. You should not write down or store a password where it is possible that someone may steal it. 

• Be aware of “stranger danger” when communicating on-line. 

• Do not share personal information about yourself or others when on-line (this could include names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, age, gender, educational details, financial details etc )

• Do not arrange to meet people off-line that you have communicated with on-line.

• Immediately report any unpleasant or inappropriate material or messages or anything that makes me feel uncomfortable when I see it on-line.

• Do not try (unless you have permission) to make large downloads or uploads that might take up internet capacity and prevent other users from being able to carry out their work. 

• Do not use the school systems or devices for on-line gaming, on-line gambling, internet shopping, file sharing, or video broadcasting (eg YouTube), unless I have permission of a member of staff to do so.

When using the internet you must make sure that:

• You respect others’ work and property and will not access, copy, remove or otherwise alter any other user’s files, without the owner’s knowledge and permission. 

• You are polite and responsible when you communicate with others, and do not use strong, aggressive or inappropriate language and you appreciate that others may have different opinions. 

• You do not take or distribute images of anyone without their permission. 

The school monitors activity on the network and may prevent access to sites that are not suitable. If you do not obey the rules above, you may be asked to leave your course.