BRADBURY SCHOOL RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY 2014
Balanced
Caring
Communicator
Inquirer
Knowledgeable
I will balance my use of
computers and mobile
devices with other
information or
communication forms.
I will take care when using
IT tools, showing respect
by carrying them carefully
and being gentle when
using them.
When online, I will
communicate with others
respectfully, being careful
not to hurt people’s
feelings or be a bully.
I will ask thoughtful
questions about IT skills.
I will seek balance in my
life, appreciating the need
to be physically
active and
connected to
friends and
family away
from technology.
I will also help others to
improve their IT skills and
knowledge when I am
capable.
If I find that someone is
sending me inappropriate
messages or that they
have hacked my account, I
will tell an
adult
immediately.
I will show curiosity and
enthusiasm when learning
about different IT and
multimedia tools.
I will build my knowledge
of IT tools and skills over
time, remembering what I
have learnt and applying
this to different activities,
presentations and
situations.
Open-minded
Principled
Reflective
Courageous
Thinkers
I am willing to use a range
of IT presentation and
publishing tools.
Respecting and
appreciating the hard work
and skills of others, I will
only use and share
information, pictures,
music and media that I am
allowed to.
When thinking critically
about my IT skills and
knowledge, I know my
strengths and areas of
development.
I approach unfamiliar IT
skills and tools with
enthusiasm and courage.
I can confidently use IT
strategies and skills to
solve problems.
I am not afraid of making a
mistake, and enjoy
exploring different and new
ways of learning and
presenting.
When faced with
challenges when using IT,
I am able to think critically
and creatively to try and
overcome them.
I understand there are
many different ways of
presenting and publishing
work, and will show
respect for
other’s
personal
choices
and skills.
I will take
responsibility for
my actions
online and the
consequences that
accompany them.
I use this reflection to
improve my learning and
be proud of my
achievements.
I understand that if I do not use technology in the above way, I may be banned from using technology for an amount of time. Any wilful damage to equipment could also
incur the costs of repairs or replacement. I also understand that any students reported as cyber bullying will be asked to meet with Ms Webster or their phase leader and
their parents.
Signed (Student) : ______________________________________ Class: ________ Signed (Parent): ______________________________________ Date : _____________