Purpose

School technology must be used safely, lawfully and for authorised education or administration. Users are responsible for activity carried out through their accounts.

Safe use

• Use strong passwords and keep them private
• Access only accounts, courses and files you are authorised to use
• Do not upload harmful, illegal, offensive or infringing material
• Do not attempt to bypass security or inspect another user’s data
• Do not use school systems to bully, threaten or impersonate anyone
• Report suspicious messages, accidental disclosure or account compromise promptly

Privacy and monitoring

Users should not expect personal privacy when using school-managed systems. Synergy may review logs or content where reasonably necessary for security, safeguarding, support, compliance or investigation. Monitoring must be proportionate and lawful.

Artificial intelligence

AI tools must be used only where a teacher permits them. Students must not present generated work as their own or enter personal, confidential or safeguarding information into an unapproved service.

Breaches

Access may be limited or suspended while a concern is investigated. Serious misuse may be reported to a parent or guardian, relevant authority or law enforcement where required.