E-Mail Policy

Philosophy Statement

Aims

Time Allocation

Lesson Structure

Planning

Equal Opportunities

Resources

Monitoring and Evaluation

Safety

Philosophy Statement

At Warren we recognise the need to equip children with the necessary skills to become independent life-long learners capable of utilising a variety of tools to aid learning. In a technological age an essential part of this is the ability to effectively use e-mail as a mechanism for communicating.

We understand the need for all members of staff to feel comfortable in the use of e-mail if effective teaching is to occur and place a high priority on staff training which keeps pace with technological development.

We believe that Parents/Guardians have the right to refuse permission to allow their child to access e-mail. Back to top

Aims

We aim to:
- Use e-mail to enhance children's learning across the curriculum
- Develop the ICT skills of all staff through appropriate training Back to top

Time Allocation

Staff are encouraged to explore the use of e-mail in order to enhance children's learning, and this may include using e-mail for their own purposes Monday to Friday in term time. Back to top

Lesson Structure

Pupils will be taught how to use e-mail through the ICT Scheme of Work. Classes will use their e-mail address, where appropriate, to enhance their learning across the curriculum. Children will only use an approved e-mail address and will not be allowed to access MSN messenger. Children will use an Internet Proficiency Scheme as part of the ICT Scheme of Work that includes use of e-mail. Back to top

Planning

Use of e-mail in curriculum areas will be recorded on the planning sheet. Back to top

Equal Opportunities

Teachers will ensure that every learner has equal access to a supervised class e-mail address. Back to top

Resources

All classroom and ICT Suite computers have access to e-mail, via the Internet. Whilst Warren uses a filtered Internet Service, staff should ensure that children only have access to the Internet under adult supervision.

The ICT co-ordinator will show any member of staff how to set up an e-mail address, for themselves or for their class. Pupils will not have access to individual e-mail addresses at school, nor will they be told the password of their class e-mail address to use at home. Back to top

Monitoring and Evaluation

See Monitoring and Evaluation Policy. Back to top

Safety

Children should be taught the inherent risks associated with all electrical equipment before being allowed to use ICT facilities independently of adult supervision.

Children should be taught the dangers of using chat rooms, and giving out their full names, addresses and telephone numbers to people via e-mail.

Teachers should ensure that e-mail is appropriate before allowing children access. Back to top

Approved by Governors: Summer 2007

Policy Review: Autumn 2010 Back to top