Infopath Academy recognises the importance of technology in modern education.
This ICT and Acceptable Use Policy explains how students, staff, and authorised users are expected to use computers, internet access, school portal, digital devices, online learning tools, and technology resources responsibly.
Purpose of the Policy
The purpose of this policy is to promote safe, responsible, respectful, and educational use of technology at Infopath Academy.
Technology should support learning, creativity, research, communication, administration, and digital confidence. It must not be used in ways that harm others, disrupt learning, damage school systems, or expose users to unsafe content.
Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to:
- Students
- Teachers
- Administrative staff
- School leaders
- Parents or guardians using school digital systems
- Visitors using approved school ICT facilities
- Any authorised user of school technology resources
It applies to school computers, internet, Wi-Fi, tablets, laptops, projectors, digital boards, school portal, online forms, email, learning platforms, and any other ICT resource provided or approved by the school.
Acceptable Use of ICT
Users are expected to use ICT resources for positive and approved purposes such as:
- Learning
- Research
- Assignments
- Digital literacy
- Classroom activities
- School communication
- Online admission
- Academic records
- Educational projects
- School administration
- Creative and innovation activities
Responsible Use by Students
Students must:
- Use computers and digital devices only as instructed
- Follow teacher guidance during ICT lessons
- Use the internet for educational purposes only
- Respect school devices and ICT equipment
- Keep login details private
- Avoid accessing inappropriate content
- Avoid cyberbullying or online insults
- Report technical problems to a teacher
- Use digital tools honestly and responsibly
- Respect the privacy of others
Internet Use
Internet access is provided to support learning and school activities. Students and staff must use the internet responsibly and avoid unsafe, illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content.
Users must not use school internet for activities that are offensive, dishonest, harmful, abusive, or unrelated to approved school purposes.
School Portal Use
The school portal should be used only by authorised users.
Students, parents, and staff are responsible for keeping their login details safe. Passwords must not be shared with classmates, friends, or unauthorised persons.
Users must not attempt to access another person’s account or change records without permission.
Digital Safety
Students are expected to practise safe digital behaviour.
They should not share personal information online without guidance. This includes home address, phone number, password, private family information, or sensitive student details.
Students should report any suspicious message, online threat, cyberbullying, or unsafe content to a teacher or parent.
Prohibited ICT Behaviour
The following are not allowed:
- Accessing inappropriate websites
- Cyberbullying
- Online harassment
- Sharing passwords
- Using another person’s account
- Damaging ICT equipment
- Installing unauthorised software
- Deleting or changing files without permission
- Hacking or attempting to bypass security
- Using school devices for fraud or dishonesty
- Recording or photographing others without permission
- Sharing harmful or offensive content
- Using technology to cheat in exams or assignments
Damaging School ICT Equipment
Students and users must handle all ICT equipment carefully.
Damage caused intentionally or through careless behaviour may attract disciplinary action and possible replacement or repair cost.
Use of Personal Devices
Students may not use personal phones, tablets, laptops, or electronic devices during school hours unless approved by the school.
Where personal devices are permitted for learning, they must be used only for the approved educational purpose.
Staff Responsibility
Teachers and staff are expected to supervise students during ICT activities and guide them on safe, responsible, and educational technology use.
Staff should also protect school records, student data, passwords, and digital systems from unauthorised access.
Parent and Guardian Responsibility
Parents and guardians are encouraged to guide children on responsible technology use at home.
They should monitor internet use, encourage digital discipline, protect children from unsafe online content, and support the school’s ICT rules.
Monitoring of ICT Use
Infopath Academy may monitor the use of school ICT facilities, internet access, school portal, and digital systems to protect users, maintain discipline, and ensure proper use.
Disciplinary Action
Any misuse of ICT resources may lead to disciplinary action.
Depending on the seriousness of the offence, actions may include warning, restricted access, parent notification, counselling, suspension of ICT privilege, or further disciplinary measures approved by the school.
ICT for Future-Focused Learning
Infopath Academy is committed to helping learners develop digital confidence, creativity, research ability, communication skills, and responsible online behaviour.
Technology is an important part of our mission to prepare learners for future opportunities.
Policy Review
This policy may be reviewed periodically to reflect changes in technology, school systems, digital safety needs, and educational practice.