Common use of PHOTOGRAPHS AND IMAGES Clause in Contracts

PHOTOGRAPHS AND IMAGES. Using photographic material of any kind to bully, harass or intimidate others will not be tolerated and will constitute a serious breach of discipline. • Pupils may only use cameras or any mobile electronic device with the capability for recording and / or storing still or moving images with the express permission of the member of staff in charge and with the permission of those appearing in the image. • Staff may request to see images stored on mobile phones and / or cameras if they have reason to believe that there may be images which contravene school rules. All pupils must allow staff access to images and must delete the images if requested to do so by staff. • Posting offensive images on any form of social media or website, including YouTube, is a serious breach of discipline and will result in disciplinary action, regardless of the source of the material. • Ask the pupil to bring on-screen the material in question. • Ask the pupil to save the material. • Print off the offending material straight away. • Make sure you arrange all pages in the correct order and that there are no omissions. • Accompany the pupil, taking the offending material, to see a member of the SLT. • Normal procedures to interview pupils and to take statements will then be followed particularly if a child protection issue is presented.