Pinelands Primary School A.U.P – Acceptable Use Policy - Introduction

Pinelands Primary School

A.U.P – Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction

The use of the internet is an essential component of education and learning. The aim of the school’s A.U.P which will govern internet use at the Pinelands Primary School is to promote student learning and achievement, to support research and professional work of staff: teaching and ancillary and to enhance the school’s management and information systems.

Therefore the benefits of internet use are but are not limited to:

Access to resources and research materials

Access to experts and professional journals

Student development via online tutorials

Professional development of staff via online training modules

Communication between staff and parents, support services, professional associations e.g. N.C.P.T.A and other colleagues.

The A.U.P will be reviewed annually as technology is always evolving; before the consent forms are signed, please read carefully and ensure that the conditions within are acceptable to you and your child/ward.