Steps for dealing with possible misuse

• Child Protection is a serious issue and any incidents which cause concern must be dealt with in line with local Child Protection procedures. The internet and electronic communications open up new possibilities which will often be dealt with as an abuse of ICT facilities, but it must be remembered that these are subject to the provisions of the child protection system.
• Filtering software and security policies must be monitored by the school. Records of access violations generated by filtering software will not prove effective if they are not regularly checked and acted upon.
• Any incidents must be recorded and appropriate action taken. Schools should be aware that serious incidents may lead to legal action, and that accurate recording of how the policies are monitored and implemented is essential.
• If there is a concern that a serious issue is emerging, particular care should be taken to preserve any relevant evidence by ensuring files or records are not deleted.

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