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An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is an important document which governs students' use of the internet at school and covers a wide range of issues surrounding the rights, responsibilities and privileges - as well as sanctions - connected with computer use
Creating an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is vital for your school. It sets out key points in addressing internet safety issues for students. Here we take a look at some of the key steps to develop one
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Unsure of how to develop your school’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? Don’t fear. Here, we list some prime examples of AUP documents, related permissions slips and AUP checklists.
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is an important document which governs students' use of the internet at school and covers a wide range of issues surrounding the rights, responsibilities and privileges - as well as sanctions - connected with computer use. As new technologies become more important to schools, AUPs were developed primarily to promote safe and responsible use of the internet for all school stakeholders.
Here are some of the expert answers to your frequently asked question on Acceptable Use Policies - which are key ICT policy documents for your school
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Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry