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Kilmersdon CE VA Primary School
Parent and Pupil Zoom Acceptable Use Terms of Participation
Updated February 2021
In order to create a safe environment for pupils and staff when taking part in Kilmersdon Zoom sessions, the following considerations must be observed:
- By accepting the Zoom meeting ID and joining the meeting, with parental responsibility, you agree to the terms set out in this document.
- Zoom is only to be accessed by a device in an appropriate space in the home. Participants should not move around with the device being used and should be dressed appropriately.
- Parents should be aware that if cameras are off teachers do not know if children are engaged and participating in the learning or not. We understand that on-camera participation may not be possible due to device limitations etc. On-camera participation is always preferred.
- It should ideally be supported where needed by an adult to deal with any technical difficulties.
- The meeting ID is to remain confidential and not to be shared to anyone that it was not designated to.
- Recording, photos or screenshots of the Zoom meeting are not allowed by participants.
- For participants some Zoom facilities will be disabled by the host teacher. This may include but is not limited to the screen record function, chat and screen share.
- Screen names should be appropriate and should not be changed. Backgrounds should not be changed. Participants should ensure the camera is the right way up and they are ready for the meeting.
- Snacking should be avoided during zoom sessions but drinking water is encouraged.
Please note a feature of Zoom is that if the HOST (e.g. class teacher) loses connection the meeting will continue, without the supervision of the host. Although this is a rare occurrence, please take the following action in this event and encourage your child to do the same if you are not immediately available to supervise and support at home.
- Exit the meeting. Close Zoom.
- Restart and re-enter the meeting. This should place your child in the waiting room once more and the host (class teacher) can re-admit them if and when they are reconnected.
Please note that in some circumstances it will not be possible to continue the Zoom session. Please close the application after a few minutes if sessions do not resume.
Lastly, the same behaviour expectations that are set within a classroom apply to the Zoom meeting. If these terms of participation are not or cannot be followed, the teacher retains the right to terminate a pupil’s participation.
Thank you in anticipation of your support.