Acceptable Use of Technology - Years 3 -6
I understand that these school expectations will help keep me safe and happy when I go online:
Safe
• I will be kind and respectful online, just like I am in school.
• I only send messages which are polite and friendly.
• I will only share pictures or videos online if they are safe, kind, and I have asked for permission first.
• I will only click on links if a trusted adult says they are safe.
• I know that people online might not be who they say they are. I will only chat with people I know or who a trusted adult says are safe.
• If someone online asks to meet me, I will tell a trusted adult straight away.
Learning
• I always ask permission from an adult before using the internet.
• I only use websites, tools and search engines that my teacher has chosen or given me permission to use.
• I use school devices for school work unless I have permission otherwise.
• If I need to learn online at home, I will follow the same rules that I do at school.
Trust
• I know that some things or people online might not be honest or truthful.
• If I’m not sure something online is true, I will check with other websites, books, or ask a trusted adult.
• I always credit the person or source that created any work, images, or text I use.
• I will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools safely and sensibly. I will not use them to cheat, copy other people’s work, or say anything unkind. I know that AI tools can sometimes make mistakes. I will only use them when a teacher or trusted adult says it is okay.
Responsible
• I keep my personal information safe and private online.
• I will keep my passwords safe and will not share them.
• I will not access or change other people’s files or information.
• I will only change the settings on a device if a member of staff has allowed me to.
Tell
• If I see anything online that makes me feel worried or upset, I will tell an adult, minimise the screen, or turn off the screen and tell an adult immediately.
• If I am aware of anyone being unsafe with technology, I will report it to an adult at school.
• I know it is not my fault if I see something upsetting or unkind online.
• If I am not sure about something online or it makes me feel worried or scared, I will talk to a trusted adult.
Understand
• I understand that the school internet filter is there to protect me, and I will not try to bypass it.
• I know that all school owned devices and networks are checked/monitored to help keep me safe, even if I use them at home. This means someone at the school may be able to see and check my online activity when I use school devices and/or networks if they are worried about my or anyone else’s safety or behaviour.
• I have read and talked about these rules with my parents/carers.
• I can visit CEOP and ChildLine to learn more about being safe online or to see help.
• I know that if I do not follow the school Values then there may be a consequence.