AUP Guidance

The YHGfL has devised a range of exemplar AUP’s which all BLN schools have access to utilise.

What is an AUP?
An Accecptable Use Policy is a document which has been created by the school leadership team and governing body and which details the appropriate use of technology in school. There should be a separate AUP policy created for both staff and pupils and all users should fully understand and have signed the school AUP before using school ICT equipment and systems.

Why do I need an AUP?
An Acceptable Use Policy protects you as an employer as well as protecting your members of staff and your pupils. The AUP should clearly state any sanctions should any issues arise. An AUP Also encourages users to understand their responsibilities when using ICT in school.

For legal purposes, it is also important that users are aware that their activity on the internet is being monitored by the smoothwall device. If you have other monitoring software on your network, this must also be documented in your AUP.

Where do I start?
The YHGfL have created a series of Examplar AUP’s which you can use and adapt to meet your school requirements. These can be found here

If you would prefer an ICT consultant to come out to school and help you to create your own policy, all of the Curriculum and Innovation Consultants are CEOP Ambassadors and will be happy to come out to school to help you develop your own documentation. Please contact us for further information

WHAT WE DO

The Curriculum Innovation consultants are experts in their field with many years of primary school teaching experience. The team delivers high-quality training and support to schools and other partners in Bradford and the local region. We have a national reputation for leading innovation in the education sector. Besides having specialist knowledge of the Computing Curriculum we also have an impressive track record of raising attainment across the curriculum through the effective use of new and emerging technologies. All consultants are qualified Online Safety Mark Assessors, CEOP Ambassadors, and Into Film CPD Practitioners.

We work in close partnership with schools, communities and local businesses as well as a range of regional and national organisations. We are passionate about the safe, responsible, legal and effective use of connected technologies to encourage lifelong learning through developing successful pedagogies and practice in education and the local communities.