Further Guidance. Schools / academies may wish to seek further guidance. The following is recommended: Schools in England (and Wales) are required “to ensure children are safe from terrorist and extremist material when accessing the internet in school, including by establishing appropriate levels of filtering" (Revised Prevent Duty Guidance: for England and Wales, 2015). Furthermore the Department for Education published proposed changes to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for consultation in December 2015. Amongst the proposed changes, schools will be obligated to “ensure appropriate filters and appropriate monitoring systems are in place. Children should not be able to access harmful or inappropriate material from the school or colleges IT system” however, schools will need to “be careful that “over blocking” does not lead to unreasonable restrictions as to what children can be taught with regards to online teaching and safeguarding.” In response UKSIC produced guidance on – information on “Appropriate Filtering” NEN Technical guidance: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/e-security-managing-and-maintaining-e- securitycyber-security-in-schools/ Somerset Guidance for schools – this checklist is particularly useful where a school / academy uses external providers for its technical support / security: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/Files/Documents/Somerset-Questions-for-Technical-Support-v4.aspx Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) is a broad term for any kind of online platform which enables people to directly interact with each other. However some games, for example Minecraft or World of Warcraft and video sharing platforms such as You Tube have social media elements to them. The school recognises the numerous benefits and opportunities which a social media presence offers. Staff, parents/carers and pupils are actively encouraged to find creative ways to use social media. However, there are some risks associated with social media use, especially around the issues of safeguarding, bullying and personal reputation. This policy aims to encourage the safe use of social media by the school, its staff, parents, carers and children. • Applies to all staff and to all online communications which directly or indirectly, represent the school. • Applies to such online communications posted at any time and from anywhere. • Encourages the safe and responsible use of social media through training and education • Defines the monitoring of public social media activity pertaining to the school The school respects privacy and understands that staff and pupils may use social media forums in their private lives. However, personal communications likely to have a negative impact on professional standards and/or the school’s reputation are within the scope of this policy. Personal communications are those made via a personal social media accounts. In all cases, where a personal account is used which associates itself with the school or impacts on the school, it must be made clear that the member of staff is not communicating on behalf of the school with an appropriate disclaimer. Such personal communications are within the scope of this policy. Personal communications which do not refer to or impact upon the school are outside the scope of this policy. Digital communications with pupils are not permitted via any social media – only school provided learning packages which are a closed school group. • Senior staff o Facilitating training and guidance on Social Media use. o Developing and implementing the Social Media policy o Taking a lead role in investigating any reported incidents. o Making an initial assessment when an incident is reported and involving appropriate staff and external agencies as required. o Receive completed applications for Social Media accounts o Approve account creation • Administrator / Moderator o Create the account o Store account details, including passwords securely o Be involved in monitoring and contributing to the account o Control the process for managing an account after the lead staff member has left the organisation (closing or transferring) • Staff o Know the contents of and ensure that any use of social media is carried out in line with this and other relevant policies o Attending appropriate training o Regularly monitoring, updating and managing content he/she has posted via school accounts o Adding an appropriate disclaimer to personal accounts when naming the school The school community is encouraged to consider if a social media account will help them in their work, e.g. a history department Twitter account, or a “Friends of the school” Facebook page. Anyone wishing to create such an account must present a business case to the School Leadership Team which covers the following points:- • The aim of the account • The intended audience • How the account will be promoted • Who will run the account (at least two staff members should be named) • Will the account be open or private/closed Following consideration by the SLT an application will be approved or rejected. In all cases, the SLT must be satisfied that anyone running a social media account on behalf of the school has read and understood this policy and received appropriate training. This also applies to anyone who is not directly employed by the school, including volunteers or parents.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Online Safety Policy
Further Guidance. Schools / academies may wish to seek further guidance. The following is recommended: Schools in England (and Wales) are required “to ensure children are safe from terrorist and extremist material when accessing the internet in school, including by establishing appropriate levels of filtering" (Revised Prevent Duty Guidance: for England and Wales, 2015). Furthermore the Department for Education published proposed changes to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for consultation in December 2015. Amongst the proposed changes, schools will be obligated to “ensure appropriate filters and appropriate monitoring systems are in place. Children should not be able to access harmful or inappropriate material from the school or colleges IT system” however, schools will need to “be careful that “over blocking” does not lead to unreasonable restrictions as to what children can be taught with regards to online teaching and safeguarding.” In response UKSIC produced guidance on – information on “Appropriate Filtering” NEN Technical guidance: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/e-security-managing-and-maintaining-e- e-securitycyber-security-in-schools/ Somerset Guidance for schools – this checklist is particularly useful where a school / academy uses external providers for its technical support / security: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/Files/Documents/Somerset-Questions-for-Technical-Support-v4.aspx Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) is a broad term for any kind of online platform which enables people to directly interact with each other. However some games, for example Minecraft or World of Warcraft and video sharing platforms such as You Tube have social media elements to them. The school recognises the numerous benefits and opportunities which a social media presence offers. Staff, parents/carers and pupils are actively encouraged to find creative ways to use social media. However, there are some risks associated with social media use, especially around the issues of safeguarding, bullying and personal reputation. This policy aims to encourage the safe use of social media by the school, its staff, parents, carers and children. • Applies to all staff and to all online communications which directly or indirectly, represent the school. • Applies to such online communications posted at any time and from anywhere. • Scope Encourages the safe and responsible use of social media through training and education • Defines the monitoring of public social media activity pertaining to the school The school respects privacy and understands that staff and pupils may use social media forums in their private lives. However, personal communications likely to have a negative impact on professional standards and/or the school’s reputation are within the scope of this policy. Personal communications are those made via a personal social media accounts. In all cases, where a personal account is used which associates itself with the school or impacts on the school, it must be made clear that the member of staff is not communicating on behalf of the school with an appropriate disclaimer. Such personal communications are within the scope of this policy. Personal communications which do not refer to or impact upon the school are outside the scope of this policy. Digital communications with pupils are not permitted via any social media – only school provided learning packages which are a closed school group. • Senior staff o Organisational control Roles & Responsibilities Facilitating training and guidance on Social Media use. o Developing and implementing the Social Media policy o Taking a lead role in investigating any reported incidents. o Making an initial assessment when an incident is reported and involving appropriate staff and external agencies as required. o Receive completed applications for Social Media accounts o Approve account creation • Administrator / Moderator o Create the account o Store account details, including passwords securely o Be involved in monitoring and contributing to the account o Control the process for managing an account after the lead staff member has left the organisation (closing or transferring) • Staff o Know the contents of and ensure that any use of social media is carried out in line with this and other relevant policies o Attending appropriate training o Regularly monitoring, updating and managing content he/she has posted via school accounts o Adding an appropriate disclaimer to personal accounts when naming the school Process for creating new accounts The school community is encouraged to consider if a social media account will help them in their work, e.g. a history department Twitter account, or a “Friends of the school” Facebook page. Anyone wishing to create such an account must present a business case to the School Leadership Team which covers the following points:- • The aim of the account • The intended audience • How the account will be promoted • Who will run the account (at least two staff members should be named) • Will the account be open or private/closed Following consideration by the SLT an application will be approved or rejected. In all cases, the SLT must be satisfied that anyone running a social media account on behalf of the school has read and understood this policy and received appropriate training. This also applies to anyone who is not directly employed by the school, including volunteers or parents. Monitoring School accounts must be monitored regularly and frequently (preferably 7 days a week, including during holidays). Any comments, queries or complaints made through those accounts must be responded to within 24 hours (or on the next working day if received at a weekend) even if the response is only to acknowledge receipt. Regular monitoring and intervention is essential in case a situation arises where bullying or any other inappropriate behaviour arises on a school social media account.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Online Safety Policy