This Barnfields PTFA Events group is open to all parents and staff of Barnfields Primary School. It is to be used for discussing fundraising, social events and meetings connected to the school. Please use the page in a positive manner. This is a moderated group and the PTFA reserves the right to remove any posting
We have created a simple list of do’s and don’ts to help you use this resource cor
rectly. Please do the following:
• Use good judgement - Regardless of your privacy settings, assume that all of the information you have shared on your Facebook is public information.
• Be respectful - You cannot see a smile or understand nuances of speech on social media. Please keep the tone of discussion positive and respectful.
• Be responsible and ethical - Unless you are specifically authorised to speak on behalf of the school as a spokesperson, you should state that the views expressed in your postings, etc. are your own. Any issue or concerns you have with the school should be raised directly
• Correct any mistakes- Be sure to correct any mistake you make immediately, and make it clear what you have done to fix it. Don’t share the following:
• Confidential information - If it seems confidential, it probably is. Online “conversations” are never private.
• Private and personal information - To ensure your safety, be careful about the type and amount of personal information you provide. Avoid talking about personal schedules or situations. NEVER give out or transmit personal information of students, parents, or colleagues. Always respect the privacy of the school community members.
• Images - It is generally not acceptable to post pictures of students.
• Other sites - Link to other sites may provide useful and interesting content. Don’t blindly repost a link without looking at the content first you never know what could be there! Posts will be removed if they are:
• personal attacks (posts deemed libellous, profane, defamatory, disparaging, hateful, harassing, threatening, or obscene)
• break the law
• fraudulent, deceptive or misleading
