Happyhansel Primary School
At Happyhansel Primary School, pupils are encouraged to develop their
understanding and use of the internet. As well as providing a rich source of
information, the internet is increasingly becoming an essential tool for
learning. To enable pupils to develop these skills, the school is equipped with
a computer network system through which children are given access to the
internet under staff guidance and supervision.
The school’s computer network incorporates a filtering system provided by
Shetland Islands Council to minimise the possibility of unacceptable sites
being accessible to school users. However, it must be recognised that no
matter how rigorous the filtering we can never guarantee with absolute
certainty the complete elimination of all unsuitable material. It is therefore
essential that teachers and parents make every effort to educate our children
in their responsibilities regarding acceptable use of the internet and e-mail.
Teaching and non-teaching staff may also be required to access the internet
and make use of e-mail in the course of their professional duties.
It is
therefore important that all staff only use the internet in accordance with the
school’s policy, and that while at school they do not access the internet or
make use of e-mail for any unauthorised purpose.
Parents, pupils and staff all have a responsibility to ensure that use of the
internet and e-mail is carried out in an acceptable manner. Therefore:
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Parents will be asked to sign an agreement for their children to use the
internet at school under staff supervision.
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Pupils will be required to observe the school’s rules for acceptable
internet use.
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Staff will be required to sign an agreement accepting their
responsibilities in relation to supervision of pupils’ use of the internet
and e-mail and/or in relation to their own use in the course of their
professional duties.
The following principles will form an integral part of the school’s policy for
acceptable use of the internet.
Parents will be responsible for:
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ensuring that their children understand and comply with the school’s
requirements for acceptable use of the internet and e-mail.
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setting and conveying acceptable standards which their children should
follow in making responsible use of media and information sources.
Staff must:
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only use the school’s computers in the course of their professional
duties or for any other purpose authorised by the Head Teacher.
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exercise proper supervision and monitoring of pupils’ use of the
computer network to ensure that pupils understand and observe the
school’s rules for acceptable use.
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use only their authorised log in and passwords.
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not attempt to access other people’s files other than in the course of
monitoring pupils’ use of the network
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not use or download (or allow pupils to do so) copyright material
without the copyright owner’s permission.
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not allow children’s names or personal details to accompany any
images which may appear on the school’s website or elsewhere on the
internet.
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not publish addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses or other
personal details of staff or pupils on the internet or by e-mail. .
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not attempt to access unsuitable material on the internet or by e-mail.
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not send any inappropriate or unsuitable material by e-mail.
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report immediately to the Head Teacher any suspicious or unsuitable
material which may come to their notice on the internet or by e-mail;
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report immediately to the Head Teacher any misuse of the computer
network by any person.
Pupils must:
 only access the internet under staff supervision.
 only use the school’s computers in connection with their school work.
 only use their authorised log in and password.
 not attempt to access other people’s files.
 not bring floppy or compact discs into school without staff authorisation.
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 only print out material with permission from a member of staff.
 not attempt to access unsuitable material.
 not attempt to access chat rooms or newsgroups.
 not send or receive e-mail without permission from a member of staff.
 not publish their own or any other person’s name, address, phone
number or e-mail address on the internet.
 not send any abusive, inappropriate or otherwise unsuitable material by
e-mail.
 report immediately to a member of staff any suspicious or unsuitable
material which may come to their notice on the internet or by e-mail.
 accept that their computer files may be checked by staff.
 accept that staff may monitor any internet sites which they have visited.
It will be the responsibility of the Head Teacher and the Governing Body to
take all reasonable steps to ensure as far as possible that the school’s policy
is implemented.
In the event of any use of the internet other than in
accordance with school policy, the Head Teacher and/or Governing Body
shall have the right to withdraw an individual’s access to the school’s
computer network or to impose any other disciplinary sanctions which they
consider to be appropriate.
Although the school will take all reasonable steps to ensure as far as possible
that its computer network is used in an acceptable and responsible manner
and in accordance with the school’s policy, we cannot accept responsibility for
inappropriate or unauthorised use of the internet or e-mail by any individual
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nor for the consequences of such misuse. It is the responsibility of every
member of the school community to ensure that they uphold the school’s
policy in relation to acceptable use of the internet and e-mail through the
school’s computer network.
This policy has been agreed by the Governing Body of Happyhansel Primary
School and will be reviewed annually by them. Any member of the school
community who wishes to have any amendment to the policy considered by
the governors may draw this to the attention of the Head Teacher or any
member of the Governing Body. The final decision on all matters relating to
this policy shall rest with the Governing Body.
Annex A
Parental agreement to school’s acceptable use policy, and rules
for responsible
Annex B
use of internet by pupils
Staff agreement to school’s acceptable use policy, and
responsibilities and
requirements of staff
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Annex A
Parental agreement to school’s acceptable use policy, and rules
for responsible
use of internet by pupils
Dear Parent
As you may be aware, the National Curriculum requires pupils to develop their
ICT skills by learning to access the internet and to use e-mail. To help ensure
that this is done as safely and responsibly as possible through supervised use
of the school’s computer network, we have drawn up a policy for acceptable
internet access. As part of this policy, you are asked to give permission for
your child to access the internet at school under staff supervision.
The school’s computer network incorporates a filtering system provided by
Shetland Islands Council to minimise the possibility of unacceptable sites
being accessible to school users. However, it must be recognised that no
matter how rigorous the filtering we can never guarantee with absolute
certainty the complete elimination of all unsuitable material. It is therefore
essential that teachers and parents make every effort to educate our children
in their responsibilities regarding acceptable use of the internet and e-mail.
In the course of using the internet with pupils, school staff will make every
effort to ensure that children are properly guided and supervised, and that
they only use the internet responsibly and in accordance with the school
policy for acceptable use. We also ask parents to support the learning
process which takes place at school by accepting responsibility for:
 ensuring that their children understand and comply with the school’s
requirements (set out on the accompanying sheet) for acceptable use
of the internet and e-mail.
 setting and conveying acceptable standards which their children should
follow in making responsible use of media and information sources.
Would you please sign, detach and return the slip on the accompanying sheet
to confirm your acceptance of the school’s internet use policy, and to give
your agreement to your child’s use of the internet at school in accordance
with that policy. Please retain the top part of the sheet for your and your
child’s reference. The complete policy is available for inspection at school. If
you would like a copy, this is available from the school on request.
Yours sincerely
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Ian Perry
Head Teacher
RULES FOR USING THE INTERNET
Pupils must:
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only access the internet under staff supervision.
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only use the school’s computers in connection with their school work.
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only use their authorised log in and password.
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not attempt to access other people’s files.
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not bring floppy or compact discs into school without permission from a
teacher.
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only print out material with permission from a member of staff.
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not attempt to access unsuitable material.
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not attempt to access chat rooms or newsgroups.
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not send or receive e-mail without permission from a member of staff.
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not publish their own or any other person’s name, address, phone
number or e-mail address on the internet.
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not send any abusive, inappropriate or unsuitable material by e-mail.
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report immediately to a member of staff any suspicious or unsuitable
material which may come to their notice on the internet or by e-mail.
Pupils’ computer files may be checked by staff, and any internet sites which
they have visited may be monitored.
HAPPYHANSEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Policy For Acceptable Use Of The Internet
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I give permission for my child to access the internet and to use e-mail at
school under the guidance and supervision of staff, in accordance with the
school’s acceptable use policy. I have been given a copy of the school’s
rules for responsible use of the internet by pupils, and I will ensure that my
child understands and adheres to these rules. I understand that I may
request a copy of the complete policy from the school.
I also understand that the school will take all reasonable precautions to
ensure that pupils cannot access inappropriate materials, but that the school
cannot be held responsible for the nature and content of materials on the
internet, and that the school is not liable for any consequences arising
through use of the internet.
Name of child………………………………….….
Signature of parent……………………...……
Date…………………...……….
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Staff agreement to school’s acceptable use policy, and
Annex B
responsibilities and requirements of staff
Dear Colleague
Policy for Acceptable Use of the Internet at School
Please find enclosed a copy of the above policy which has been agreed by
the Governing Body, together with a summary of the responsibilities and
requirements of staff in relation to use of the internet and e-mail.
After reading the policy, please sign, detach and return the slip on the
accompanying sheet, to confirm your acceptance of the policy and your
agreement to uphold its principles in the course of your work at school.
Should you have any questions relating to the policy, or should you wish to
clarify any aspect of it, please discuss these with me at the earliest
opportunity.
Yours sincerely
Ian Perry
Headteacher
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