Internet use Policy
The computer system is owned by the Academy. This Responsible Internet Use statement helps to protect students, staff and the Academy by clearly stating what use of the computer resources is acceptable and what is not.
- Network access must be made via the user’s authorised account and password, which must not be given to any other person.
- Academy computer and Internet use must be appropriate to the student's education or to staff professional activity.
- Copyright and intellectual property rights must be respected.
- E-mail should be written carefully and politely, particularly as messages may be forwarded or printed and be seen by unexpected readers.
- Any form of internet bullying will be dealt with severely.
- Users are responsible for e-mail they send and for contacts made.
- Anonymous messages and chain letters are not permitted.
- The use of chat rooms is not allowed.
- The Academy ICT systems may not be used for private purposes, unless the Principal has given permission for that use.
- Use for personal financial gain, gambling, political purposes or advertising is not permitted.
- ICT system security must be respected; it is an offence to use a computer for a purpose not permitted by the system owner.
- Any inappropriate pop-ups or websites must be reported to Helpdesk immediately.
The Academy may exercise its right to monitor the use of the Academy’s computer systems, including access to web-sites, the interception of e-mail and the deletion of inappropriate materials where it believes unauthorised use of the Academy’s computer system is or may be taking place, or the system is or may be being used for criminal purposes or for storing unauthorised or unlawful text, imagery or sound.