This policy has been developed to inform our club members about using social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and all other social networking sites and forums) so people feel enabled to participate, while being mindful of their responsibilities and obligations. In particular, this policy provides practical guidance allowing all parties to benefit from the use of social media, while minimising potential risks and protecting those involved.
- Managing online presence Our online presence through our website or social media platforms will adhere to the following guidelines: All social media accounts will be password-protected, and at least 2 members of the club will have access to each account and password
- The account will be monitored by a designated volunteer in order to provide transparency. The designated volunteer managing our online presence will ensure that the social media accounts are operating in line with the safeguarding policy.
- The designated volunteer will remove inappropriate posts by club members, explaining why, and informing anyone who may be affected (as well as the parents of any children involved) Kokutai will decline requests from children under 13 to join the club’s social media accounts.
- Kokutai’s Facebook page is set to public and with that what is posted on that page will be controlled solely by club admins and items posted on that page will not breach the Privacy and Safeguarding Policies. - Kokutai’s Facebook group will be set to ‘private’ so that only invited members can see the contents within.
- Identifying details such as a club members home address, school name or telephone number shouldn’t be posted on social media platforms.
- Any posts or correspondence will be consistent with our aims and tone as a club.
- Permission for photographs or videos should be given before posting on social media
