ICT Schools Purchase

Schools must make the ICT Analyst aware of any ICT Purchases.

The ICT Analyst will register the item's on the council's asset management system and add it to the school network. This will automatically set up security and install Anti Virus software.

If the equipment purchased is a Mobile Device (Laptop, Tablet or iPad) which will not be connected to the school network, the ICT Analyst will manually add the item to the asset management system and install Anti Virus software if available.

Schools must ensure that the steps outlined in the "off network" guidance below are also followed and that staff and pupils are aware of their responsibilities outlined in the full AUP and Mobile Device policy documents

It is envisaged that after the completion of the school network upgrades and the availability of Window 7 with managed wireless access that ALL ICT devices will be added to the network unless a justifiable Business case can be produced

• Any device not being password protected
• Device use not limited to EDC staff or pupils only
• Changing of iPad settings. (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc)
• Installation of any Hardware or Software not authorised by the Council. (including iPad apps)
• Use of outside external disks or attachments without prior approval from ICT
• Giving out personal information, for any reason, over the Internet
• Storing sensitive or restricted information on any cloud based storage not authorised by the council. Gaining access to another's account, files, and/or data
• Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit materials which may demean recipients.
• Downloading or installing any applications not authorised by the council
• The use of chat rooms not authorised or approved by the council
• Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials
• Messaging services or the use of anonymous and/or false communications using methods such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger. ICQ, Ask.FM, Facebook or Twitter
• Internet/computer games that are not approved by the Council
• Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software, or data, including, but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses or computer programs that can infiltrate computer systems and/or damage software components) of council
• ICT assets will not be allowed
• Any action that violates the acceptable use policy.