Presenting PIES!

     Today a guest lecturer shared a handy acronym with us in class, which highlights the four areas that need attention to maintain optimal Information Technology standards and safety in schools. This links to my previous blog post and provides a more succinct and thorough list. 

     Schools need to consider their PIES, and not just the ones at the canteen! By regularly maintaining these aspects, schools are fulfiling their duty of care for the wellbeing of students.

• Policies – are there agreed and written policies in place?
• Infrastructure – are there filters in place?
• Education & training – what is being done with staff and children?
• Standards – how often are procedures reviewed? What quality control is in place?

Thanks to Flickr for Image: 'Pi Pie' 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35468154678@N01/861969