Download our cheat sheet
It will help keep your staff secure online, with practical steps for maintaining privacy on social media sites.
Note: Remind teachers to check their privacy settings regularly for all their social media accounts as social media settings often change.
Adopt our model social media policy
Download our template social media policy and see examples from other schools.
A social media policy isn't a statutory requirement, but it's a good idea to have one so:
- Everyone inside and outside the school knows the expectations and limitations of using social media in both a professional and personal capacity
- You have something to refer parents/carers or pupils to if they try to contact you or your staff members through social media
- Sanctions are appropriate and consistent
Template letter to parents/carers about contacting staff on social media
If there is an incident involving a pupil(s)