There are no requirements for how to approach this policy. Some schools have a single 'bring your own device' (BYOD) policy, while others have separate ones for pupils and staff.
Please note, these examples might not reflect the new statutory guidance – we'll add new ones when they become available.
Primary school
The Deer Park Primary School in Derbyshire has a BYOD policy that applies to both staff and pupils.
It covers:
- Access to school internet and IT systems
- Monitoring the use of mobile devices
- The security of staff's personal devices
Secondary schools
The Weald Community School in West Sussex has a BYOD agreement for pupils. They're also expected to follow the school's home school agreement, ICT acceptable use and anti-bullying policy.
The BYOD agreement sets out pupils' responsibilities, as well as the rules and restrictions around using personal devices in school.
Northampton College, a sixth form school in Northamptonshire, has a BYOD usage policy which covers both staff and students. It includes: