WhatsApp and Messaging Groups

To aid communication between parents, many of you will belong to WhatsApp groups which operate independently of the school.

Parent / Carer Groups

WhatsApp and other social media groups can be a useful way of communicating with a group of parents. The aim is for parents to send messages to an entire group, which are relevant to everyone within the group.

The messages within WhatsApp groups come directly from parents within their personal capacity and are not sent on behalf of the school. The school will not post directly on any WhatsApp groups.

Code of Conduct

Parents should live to our vision and values and adhere to the following guidelines when using any groups associated with the school.

• Groups should never be used as a platform to air views or grievances regarding a teacher, child or parent.

• Groups should not be used as a political platform for airing opinions.

• Groups should not be used for private conversations with anyone else in the group.

• Groups should keep in mind mutual respect and cultural sensitivity between all members.

• Bullying is not to be tolerated and should be reported.

Please note the school considers the following online activity inappropriate:

• Abusive, false or malicious comments about staff, pupils or other parents.

• Bringing the school into disrepute.

• Posting defamatory or libelous comments.

• Emails sent directly or circulated with abusive or personal comments about staff or pupils.

• Using public, online platforms to challenge school policies or discuss issues about individual children.

• Threatening comments towards staff, children or other parents.

The school takes safeguarding responsibilities seriously and will deal with reported incidents appropriately. The above inappropriate activity can and may be considered for further action by the school.