Appendix 1d - Acceptable use agreement and permission forms – parent / carer Technology has transformed learning, entertainment and communication for individuals and for all organisations that work with people. However, the use of technology can also bring risks. All users should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times. This Acceptable Use Agreement is intended to ensure that: young people will be responsible users and stay safe while using ICT (especially the internet). school ICT systems and users are protected from accidental or deliberate misuse that could put the security of the systems and users at risk. parents and carers are aware of the importance of e-safety and are involved in the education and guidance of young people with regard to their on-line behaviour. The school will try to ensure that pupils will have good access to ICT to enhance their learning and will, in return, expect them to agree to be responsible users. Parents are requested to sign the permission form below to show their support of the school in this important aspect of the school’s work. Child’s name Parent’s name Parent’s signature: Date: Permission for my child to use the internet and electronic communication As the parent / carer of the above pupil(s), I give permission for my son / daughter to have access to the internet and to ICT systems at school. I know that my son / daughter has signed an Acceptable Use Agreement and has received, or will receive, e-safety education to help them understand the importance of safe and responsible use of ICT – both in and out of school. I understand that the school will take every reasonable precaution, including monitoring and filtering systems, to ensure that young people will be safe when they use the internet and ICT systems. I also understand that the school cannot ultimately be held responsible for the nature and content of materials accessed on the internet and using mobile technologies. I understand that my son’s / daughter’s activity on the ICT systems will be monitored and that the school will contact me if they have concerns about any possible breaches of the Acceptable Use Agreement. I will encourage my child to adopt safe use of the internet and digital technologies at home and will inform the school if I have concerns over my child’s e-safety. Parent’s signature: Date: Permission to use digital images (still and video) of my child
B. CONTENT - Is the website's content meaningful in terms of its educational value? The content is age-appropriate The content is broadly balanced in nature, and does not appear unduly biased, partisan or unreliable The site is free of spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, syntax errors, or typos. The site promotes equal and just representations of racial, gender, and religious issues. The site does not contain inappropriate content such as pornography, racial hatred and terrorism. The site does not link to other sites which may be harmful / unsuitable for the pupils The content of the website is current. C. DESIGN - Is the website well designed? Is it / does it: appealing to its intended audience (colours, graphics, layout)? easy to navigate through the site - are clearly marked etc? have working links? have inappropriate adverts? D. ACCESSIBILITY - Is the website accessible? Does it load quickly? Does the site require registration or passwords to access it? Is the site free from subscription charges or usage fees? Appendix 4 - Supporting resources and links The following links may help those who are developing or reviewing a school e-safety policy. General South West Grid for Learning “SWGfL Safe” - http://www.swgfl.org.uk/Staying-Safe Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) ThinkUKnow ChildNet InSafe Byron Reviews (“Safer Children in a Digital World”) - http://www.education.gov.uk/ukccis/about/a0076277/the-byron-reviews Becta – various useful resources now archived London Grid for Learning - http://www.lgfl.net/esafety/Pages/education.aspx?click-source=nav-esafety Kent NGfL Northern Grid - National Education Network NEN E-Safety Audit Tool - WMNet – http://