Staff Use of Laptops Policy

Adopted 17th  June 2019
Next Review Date: September 2024 (Reviewed triennially thereafter)
Next Review Date: September 2027 

Policy Statement
KingsGate School staff acknowledge and accept specific responsibilities when they are issued a laptop. Laptops provide the convenience of portability. This convenience exposes the school to certain risks. These include, but are not limited to: 
▶Theft of school property. Laptops are easy to steal, and their relatively high value and ease of sale make them a common target for theft. 
▶Exposure of sensitive data or information. Misplaced or unsecured laptops may expose sensitive information to the public. Sections of the public could utilise the loss of such data for illegal purposes. 
▶Damage to school property. Laptops can be susceptible to damage due to their nature and their relatively fragile construction. 

Any member of staff issued a laptop will need to confirm, by signing an acceptance of the policy, that they have read, understand, and will comply with the policy. A signed copy of the policy needs to be retained in the teacher's file until the laptop is returned or replaced.

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that KingsGate School staff acknowledge and accept their responsibilities when issued a laptop, understanding the associated risks such as theft, exposure of sensitive data, and potential damage to school property.