Professional Practice with Technology
Technology is a fantastic tool for teaching and learning, but staff can put children at risk and/or leave themselves vulnerable to allegations if they do not maintain clear boundaries with regards to their own online behaviour, both in the classroom and through their personal use of technology.
This guidance from Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Partnership (KSCMP) aims to support managers and safeguarding leads make decisions and have discussions with staff about appropriate online behaviors and professional practice:
Designated Safeguarding Leads and managers should ensure that their staff behaviour policy or code of conduct includes the acceptable use of technologies, staff/learner relationships and communications via social media. Template resources can be found here.