1. The school is launching a "Bring Your Own Device" program on Wednesdays for years 5 and 6, allowing students to use their personal internet-enabled devices like iPads or laptops to enhance their learning. 2. The school has set up a wireless network and will provide filtered internet access, but cannot be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal devices brought to school. 3. Parents must sign a permission form acknowledging the risks and acceptable use policies for any personal devices their children bring to school.

1. Thursday, 31 January 2013
Higher-Order Thinking Afternoon (HOTA): “Bring Your Own Device”
Dear Parent/carer,
As a creative, forward thinking school we are continually looking for ways to trial
‘cutting edge’ innovations in education. Having invested heavily in a high speed
wireless network at Chad Vale we are keen to find new ways to exploit this facility
and although we have purchased a bank of laptops that use our wireless
network, there is great capacity for further use.
Many pupils at home now own a ‘device’ that allows them to access learning
resources on the internet; an iPod touch, iPad, Nintendo DS, laptop or mobile
phone. We believe that these resources could help improve and enhance
learning in school.
We have been trialling a new system, where pupils are allowed to bring their own
device into school and use it to support their learning in Day a Week School. It’s
been a great success and we’d now like to offer this facility for pupils in Y5 and 6
on Wednesdays. Internet enabled devices will be set to join our school wireless
network which would enable safe, filtered web access in school. We would also
use the additional functionality of the devices; email, camera for photos/videos,
sound recorders, ‘apps’ etc to enhance the exciting learning during Higher Order
Thinking Afternoon (more information on newsletter this Friday!)
If your child brings their own device into school we will do our utmost to keep
them safe- devices will be stored in a locked cabinet within the classroom and will
not be allowed out at playtime or dinnertime. Unfortunately, any devices brought
into school will be ‘at your own risk’, the school’s current financial position is not
able to fund the replacement of any device lost, broken or stolen- sorry! We
would strongly recommend that you arrange insurance cover for any device
through your home and contents insurance- you may already have this.
If you would like your child to be able to bring their own device on Wednesdays,
could you please carefully read the Acceptable Use Policy attached and share it
with your child, and then sign and return the agreement form.
Kind regards,
Deputy Head Teacher

2. Bring Your Own Device Agreement
Form
Name of child:……………………………….. Class:……….
Please tick the boxes below to confirm you have read and accept the terms of
this agreement.
1. I give my child permission to bring in the device(s) listed below for use in
school.
Device 1: ………………………………………………….
Device 2: …………………………………………………. (optional)
2. I understand that the school cannot refund or pay for repair or replacement
of the devices listed above, should they be lost, stolen, damaged or broken whilst
in school.
3. I have arranged suitable insurance to cover any device brought into school
under this ‘BYOD’ agreement. (recommended!)
4. The device and any case or peripherals will be marked with my child’s
name.
5. I will ensure that the device is fully charged before bringing it into school.
6. I give permission for the school to join the device(s) to the school network in
order to provide access to the internet. I understand that, although this is filtered
access, the school cannot be held responsible for any material that the child may
access in school.
7. I have discussed the ‘BYOD’ Acceptable Use Policy (on reverse) with my
child and they have signed this agreement.
8. My child will ensure that their device is not taken outside during playtimes
and dinnertimes and that they are placed in the secure storage area before
leaving their classroom.
Signed:………………………………………. (parent/carer)
Signed: ……………………………………… (pupil)
Date: ………………………..

3. Bring Your Own Device Acceptable Use Policy
• I will only access my own email or sites to which I belong using my own username
and password.
• I will only use the devices to support my learning.
• During ‘No Device’ tasks, I will make sure my device is turned off and stored safely
and securely in the classroom.
• I will only e-mail or send messages to people I know, or my teacher has approved.
• Any messages or posts that I send will be polite, responsible and respectful.
• I will not give my home address, telephone number, real name, age, email address or
any other personal information or arrange to meet anyone who I’ve met online, unless
my parent or teacher has given me permission.
• I will report any inappropriate material or unpleasant messages sent to me to a trusted
adult (teacher or parent) straight away.
• I understand that the school may check my device and will monitor my internet use
whilst my device(s) are in school.
• I understand that the school may have to make some changes to network settings on
my device to allow it access the internet at school. I will be shown how to change
these back so that my device can operate at home.
• I will not take my device outside during playtimes or dinnertimes unless my teachers
have given me permission.
• I will take care of my device(s) when I have it/them in school, particularly when moving
around the classroom or learning area. I will ensure that my device(s) are left in the
secure storage area in the classroom when I leave.

4. Bring Your Own Device Acceptable Use Policy
• I will only access my own email or sites to which I belong using my own username
and password.
• I will only use the devices to support my learning.
• During ‘No Device’ tasks, I will make sure my device is turned off and stored safely
and securely in the classroom.
• I will only e-mail or send messages to people I know, or my teacher has approved.
• Any messages or posts that I send will be polite, responsible and respectful.
• I will not give my home address, telephone number, real name, age, email address or
any other personal information or arrange to meet anyone who I’ve met online, unless
my parent or teacher has given me permission.
• I will report any inappropriate material or unpleasant messages sent to me to a trusted
adult (teacher or parent) straight away.
• I understand that the school may check my device and will monitor my internet use
whilst my device(s) are in school.
• I understand that the school may have to make some changes to network settings on
my device to allow it access the internet at school. I will be shown how to change
these back so that my device can operate at home.
• I will not take my device outside during playtimes or dinnertimes unless my teachers
have given me permission.
• I will take care of my device(s) when I have it/them in school, particularly when moving
around the classroom or learning area. I will ensure that my device(s) are left in the
secure storage area in the classroom when I leave.

5. Bring Your Own Device Acceptable Use Policy
• I will only access my own email or sites to which I belong using my own username
and password.
• I will only use the devices to support my learning.
• During ‘No Device’ tasks, I will make sure my device is turned off and stored safely
and securely in the classroom.
• I will only e-mail or send messages to people I know, or my teacher has approved.
• Any messages or posts that I send will be polite, responsible and respectful.
• I will not give my home address, telephone number, real name, age, email address or
any other personal information or arrange to meet anyone who I’ve met online, unless
my parent or teacher has given me permission.
• I will report any inappropriate material or unpleasant messages sent to me to a trusted
adult (teacher or parent) straight away.
• I understand that the school may check my device and will monitor my internet use
whilst my device(s) are in school.
• I understand that the school may have to make some changes to network settings on
my device to allow it access the internet at school. I will be shown how to change
these back so that my device can operate at home.
• I will not take my device outside during playtimes or dinnertimes unless my teachers
have given me permission.
• I will take care of my device(s) when I have it/them in school, particularly when moving
around the classroom or learning area. I will ensure that my device(s) are left in the
secure storage area in the classroom when I leave.

6. Bring Your Own Device Acceptable Use Policy
• I will only access my own email or sites to which I belong using my own username
and password.
• I will only use the devices to support my learning.
• During ‘No Device’ tasks, I will make sure my device is turned off and stored safely
and securely in the classroom.
• I will only e-mail or send messages to people I know, or my teacher has approved.
• Any messages or posts that I send will be polite, responsible and respectful.
• I will not give my home address, telephone number, real name, age, email address or
any other personal information or arrange to meet anyone who I’ve met online, unless
my parent or teacher has given me permission.
• I will report any inappropriate material or unpleasant messages sent to me to a trusted
adult (teacher or parent) straight away.
• I understand that the school may check my device and will monitor my internet use
whilst my device(s) are in school.
• I understand that the school may have to make some changes to network settings on
my device to allow it access the internet at school. I will be shown how to change
these back so that my device can operate at home.
• I will not take my device outside during playtimes or dinnertimes unless my teachers
have given me permission.
• I will take care of my device(s) when I have it/them in school, particularly when moving
around the classroom or learning area. I will ensure that my device(s) are left in the
secure storage area in the classroom when I leave.