Policies

 This page is for schools to share and develop Policies for working on the web.  If you have an Internet Policy to share with others please upload to this page. 
 * Policy Development **

Policies relevant to Ultranet implementation are up to date and actively implemented o __[|ICT Security Policy] __ o __[|Acceptable Use Policy] __ o __[|Privacy] __ o __[|Copyright], __ and o [|Student Engagement Policy] (pg 14-15) must contain a statement about [|cyber bullying]

Here is a sample ** Internet Acceptable Use Policy---> **   <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;">(courtesy Gary Hughes (South Oakleigh Secondary College)) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 104%;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 128.7%;">** Go to the DEECD [|'Working with the Web']page for a guide to ethical and safe use of the internet in Victorian schools ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 93.6%;">Most of these policies were upated in July 2009. [] [|Forms and Templates] This gives templates for Acceptable Internet Use, Mobile Devices and general DEECD Internet Usage policies. [] [|Policy & Code of Conduct]

Schools will be required to review their Student Code of Conduct the end of <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 117%;">** Term 2 2008 ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 93.6%;">, to ensure that it includes anti-bullying and anti-harassment strategies. Schools must: For more information about the code of conduct, see the publication [|Safe Schools are Effective Schools (PDF - 616Kb)].
 * Look at the[|Student Code of Conduct], which provides schools with systematic strategies for fostering and maintaining student discipline. In developing and implementing the Student Code of Conduct schools aim to foster high standards of behaviour based on co-operation, mutual responsibility, self-discipline and the promotion of positive, non-discriminatory relationships among students.
 * Look at the Department’s [|anti-bullying policy] which provides guidelines and policies in relation to safe and supportive school environments.
 * Involve students, staff and parents in the development of policy and strategies to prevent and respond to all forms of bullying.
 * Provide a statement which clearly highlights that all forms of bullying, whether it be physical, verbal or cyber are not tolerated at any level.
 * Outline expectations about appropriate behaviour of students including rights and responsibilities.
 * Outline expectations about appropriate behaviour of students in relation to cyber safety including rights and responsibilities.
 * Outline the schools response to incidences of bullying, including cyber bullying.