Acceptable Usage Policy

High Tunstall College of Science

ICT Acceptable Usage Policy

 

 

The computer systems are owned by the college and are made available to staff, students and community learners to support and enhance education.  High Tunstall College of Science will endeavour, wherever possible, to provide a safe and secure environment for its users. The college operates ‘SECURUS’ a system which monitors all users and alerts the network manager to any misuse or inappropriate material.  However please be aware that we cannot guarantee complete safety from inappropriate material. The responsibility must lie with each individual to use ICT in a safe, sensible and responsible way.  This agreement has been drawn up to protect all parties. Anyone who fails to comply, or who acts in a way which may be deemed inappropriate or irresponsible, may lose access rights to the college computers. Where students misuse ICT resources, parents/carers may be informed. In exceptional circumstances, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a user has committed a serious criminal offence, the police will be informed and a criminal prosecution may follow.
Anyone who uses the college computer system must read this agreement carefully.

 

  • I will only access the PC network with the user name and password which I have been given. I agree to keep this information secret.
  • I will not allow the use of my computer account by any other person.
  • I will not access other people’s files unless through shared work areas.
  • Any use of the computers will not involve any activities which would be damaging to the college or its reputation.
  • I will only send or receive materials or data, which is polite and responsible. It must not violate any law or regulation, be defamatory, offensive, abusive, indecent, obscene or constitute harassment
  • Pupils will only use e-mail with staff approval and will not give out personal information on line.
  • I will report any unpleasant material or messages sent to me or accidentally accessed by me. I understand my report would be confidential and would help protect everyone.
  • I understand that the college may monitor my computer use, check any data held on the college network at any time and may monitor the internet sites I visit.
  • I understand that the college reserves the right to delete any files that may be held on its computer systems.
  • I will not use the computer systems to access anything inappropriate i.e. pornographic, racist, sexist or offensive material.
  • I will not download anything via the Internet that may threaten the college ICT systems.
  • If issued with a lap top computer I agree to bring it into college, as requested.
  • No software should be installed through any medium without first discussing this matter with the ICT Network Manager this applies to Teachers Laptops as well as the college computers.
  • For students, all removable media i.e. Floppy disks, CDs or memory sticks will only be used with permission of your teacher.