CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL COMPUTER USE

This code applies to all pupils and staff. You must read and understand the following rules, and also acknowledge that breaking these rules could result in loss of future network access . If you have any questions, please see Mr Williams in IT3.

You should:

* Only access websites that appropriate for use in school.
* Be careful of what you say to others and how you say it.
* Respect Copyrights and Trademarks (you CANNOT copy material without giving credit to the person or company that owns it.)
* Check with a teacher before opening email attachments completing on-line questionnaires or subscription forms.

You must not:

* Download games or programs from the Internet
* Use chat rooms or messengers (Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger etc.)
* Send, access or display offensive messages or pictures.
* Give your name, address, telephone number or any other information that may identify you or others to anyone you email/write to.
* Use or send bad language.
* Intentionally waste resources thus preventing use by others
* Participate intentionally in fraudulant or unlawful activites both on the internet and on the school network.

PLEASE NOTE:

* Your network area will be closely monitored and staff may look at your files and communications to maintain system integrity.
* Failure to follow the code will result in loss of access and further disciplinary action may be taken if appropriate.
* If applicable, external agencies may be involved, as certain activities may constitute a criminal offence.