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How do you write a good school policy?

How do you write a good school policy?

How to write a school policy: 9 top tips

  1. Correct content. Cover what needs to be covered in accordance with legal guidance and Ofsted requirements.
  2. Be accurate and succinct.
  3. Size is not important.
  4. Get the flow right.
  5. Regular review.
  6. Disseminate to all staff.
  7. Train staff.
  8. Critically assess.

What are the six key elements of an AUP?

The National Education Association suggests that an effective AUP contain the following six key elements:

  • a preamble,
  • a definition section,
  • a policy statement,
  • an acceptable uses section,
  • an unacceptable uses section, and.
  • a violations/sanctions section.

Why do schools have an Acceptable Use Policy?

The aim of this Acceptable Use Policy is to ensure that students will benefit from learning opportunities offered by the school’s Internet resources in a safe and effective manner. Internet use and access is considered a school resource and privilege.

When was the Acceptable Use Policy ( AUP ) created?

The template for developing an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) has been tailored for use by post-primary schools and is the latest version of a template originally developed by the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) for inclusion in its 2002 publication Be wise on the Net: Information and Advice for Schools.

Do you need an acceptable use policy template?

Sample Acceptable Use Policy Template Acceptable use policies, unlike privacy policies , are not legally required, thus what should be included is not as standard. One must consider the particularities of each organization, its technology, and its end-users before drafting such a document.

How to develop an Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet?

Internet Safety: Acceptable Use Policy Suggested steps to follow in developing and revising/updating this policy: 1 Initiate and establish structures •Decide on who will have responsibility for putting this policy in place •Establish a co-ordinating group or committee, if considered necessary. 2 Review and Research