Information Technology and staying safe online
Each student is given a unique logon and email account which can be used to access all the digital resources available at KGS. Messages from teachers, classwork and homework assignments as well as a huge variety of teaching and learning resources can all be accessed using this account. Additionally, many of these resources can be accessed using apps on a mobile phone.
Students will be taught how to use the various systems during their first few ICT lessons. Since most of the communication from teachers is managed through email and Microsoft Teams, students are required to check their school email at least once per day although those adding school email details to their phone means they will be able to access email communications instantly.
It is important that the school network remains safe and secure for the benefit of all students; we therefore reserve the right to access and inspect any file or information on the KGS computer systems if there is a suspicion of misuse. The rules for the use of IT as a member of the KGS community are included in the Student Acceptable Usage Policy, a copy of which students will be asked to sign before they can log onto the KGS network. this policy will be updated over the summer.
KGS operates a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to unacceptable behaviour online. During the Autumn term, PSHE lessons cover how to stay safe online and rules regarding social media. Students are not allowed to post any photographs in their uniform or reference KGS online.
