And governs the use and care of devices assigned to individual staff members. This agreement covers the period from the date the device is issued through to the return date of the device to the school.
All issued equipment shall remain the sole property of the school and is governed by the school’s policies.
1. The school is lending the employee a Laptop (“the equipment”) for the purpose of conducting school business
2. This agreement sets the conditions for the employee taking the equipment home.
I confirm that I have read the terms and conditions set out in the agreement and my signature at the end of this agreement confirms that I have read and agree to these terms.
Damage/loss
By signing this agreement I agree to take full responsibility for the equipment issued to me and I have read or heard this agreement read aloud and understand the conditions of the agreement.
I understand that I am responsible for the equipment at all times whether on the school’s property or not.
If the equipment is damaged, lost or stolen, I will immediately inform the business manager, Headteacher and Premises manager, and I acknowledge that I am responsible for full replacement costs. If the equipment is stolen, I will also immediately inform the police.
I agree to keep the equipment in good condition and to return it to the school on demand from the school in the same condition.
I will not leave the equipment unsupervised in unsecured areas.
Unacceptable use
I am aware that the school monitors my activity on the equipment.
I will not carry out any activity that constitutes ‘unacceptable use’.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Accessing, creating, storing or linking to, or sending material that is pornographic, offensive, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate
- Setting up any software, applications, or web services on this device without approval by authorised personnel, or creating or using any programme, tool, or item of software designed to interfere with the functioning of the ICT facilities, accounts, or data
- Carrying out any activity which defames or disparages the school, or risks bringing the school into disrepute
- Using inappropriate or offensive language
I accept that if I engage in any activity that constitutes ‘unacceptable use’, I may face disciplinary action in line with the school’s policies on staff discipline/staff code of conduct.
Personal use
I will not use this device for any personal use and will not loan the equipment to any other person.
- Does not constitute ‘unacceptable use’, as defined above
Data protection
I agree to take the following measures to keep the data on the device protected.
- Keep the equipment password-protected - strong passwords are at least 8 characters, with a combination of upper and lower-case letters, numbers and special characters (e.g. asterisk or currency symbol)
- Make sure the equipment locks if left inactive for a period of time
- Do not share the equipment among family or friends
- Install the latest updates to operating systems, as prompted
If I need help doing any of the above, I will log issue on “Every” online portal.
Return date
I will return the device in its original condition to School Business Manager when requested to do so.
I will return the equipment to the school upon resignation, dismissal or if I leave the employment of the school for any other reason.
Consent
By signing this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to the rules and conditions above.