Netsmart Code of Practice for Teachers

The code of practice :

Who signs?

The code of practice :

Teachers closely monitor and scrutinise what their pupils are accessing on the Internet including checking the history pages. Back to top

Computer monitor screens are readily visible for the teacher, so they can monitor what pupils are accessing. Back to top

Pupils have clear guidelines for the content of e-mail messages, sending and receiving procedures. Back to top

Pupils only use the Internet when supervised by a teacher or adult. Back to top

Pupils are taught skills and techniques to enable efficient and effective use of the Internet. Back to top

If offensive materials are found the monitor should be switched off, any printed materials or disks should be confiscated and offensive URLs should be given to the ICT co-ordinator who will report it to the Internet Provider (LFL). Back to top

Virus protection is essential, as viruses can be down loaded accidentally from the Internet. Pupils bringing work from home, on floppy disc, could also infect the computer - some viruses will format your hard disc! Back to top

The recommended ISP will check sites visited by schools. Back to top

Participating in Newsgroups/ discussion groups -- these groups are open to all therefore be careful ! It is recommended that pupils don't use these open forums. Back to top

Who signs?

All teachers and support staff are asked to sign when they start employment at the school and must sign the code before working on the Internet with the children.

Parent volunteers will also be asked to sign if they are to access the Internet with pupils. Back to top