Social media policy: model and examples
Adapt our social media policy template to set out the rules for your school's official social media use, and make sure staff, pupils, parents and carers understand your expectations on how to interact appropriately online. See examples of policies from other schools.
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Download our model policy
Use it to set guidelines and rules for how your school community interact with each other online.
Our policy has been approved by Forbes Solicitors and covers:
- Rules for using the school's official social media channels
- Personal use of social media by staff (including governors), pupils and parents/carers
Example policies from primary schools
Saint James' CofE Primary School's social media policy covers all members of staff, governors, and contractors.
It sets out the standards for online conduct expected of school staff, both on personal social media accounts and official school channels.
Casterton Primary Academy, part of the Pendle Education Trust, has adapted its trust's social media policy.
It includes guidance on how staff should use official social media channels. Personal use of social media is covered separately in their staff code of conduct and ICT acceptable use policies.
Willingdon Community School covers social media in
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