St Aelred’s Catholic Technology College

Internet Use & Email Policy

I will only access the system with my own login and password, which I will keep secret.

I will not access other people's files, or damage their work and data.

I will only use the Internet when I have permission and I am supervised by a teacher.

I will use the Internet only for activities and work set by college e.g. homework, class/topic work.

I will only Email people my teacher has approved, and not use the Internet for personal or private messages.

I will respect the privacy of others. I will not publish their names, addresses, phone numbers or photographs.

I will not give my home address or telephone number, or arrange to meet someone, through the Internet.

I will not use work from the Internet as if it was my own. I will give credit to the sources of materials included in my work.

I will not try to find or use unacceptable material from the Internet.

I will report any unpleasant material or messages sent to me. I understand this report would he confidential and would help protect other pupils and myself.

I will not use college resources to subscribe to any goods or services, nor buy or sell using the Internet.

I will not download software from the Internet unless this is authorised by the teacher.

I will not bring in floppy disks, CD’s or any electronic data from outside college unless I have been given permission.

I will not send unsuitable email messages. The messages I send will be polite, responsible and only signed in my name.

I will not send anonymous messages.

I will not take part in any activity which goes against college rules or government legislation.

I understand that the college may check my computer files and may monitor the Internet sites I visit.

Remember that access is a privilege, not a right and that access requires responsibility!

Sanctions
Any breach of this policy may lead to the following sanctions:

A temporary or permanent ban on Internet use.

Pupils’ parents being contacted.

Other external agencies being contacted.

Additional disciplinary action may be added in line with the college's behaviour policies.