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- Freedom of information: responding to requests Recommended - Know what to do if you receive a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), including when you can charge for a response or refuse the request. Download and use our template letters to help you respond to requests.
- Freedom of information: publication scheme Learn about the requirement to adopt the ICO's model freedom of information publication scheme, and understand what you need to publish and where.
- School website: publishing information about the governing board Understand what governing board information you're required to publish on your school website, and download our checklists for maintained schools and academies to make sure you haven't missed anything out.
- Information asset register: template and guidance Use our template to create an information asset register (IAR) for your school. This will help you stay compliant with the UK GDPR by keeping track of all the data you're responsible for.
- Displaying information in school Understand your requirements to display certain information around the school, and read tips on how best to present information in your reception area and staffroom.
- Publishing information: requirements for independent schools Find out which information you're required to make available to parents and what to publish on your website. Use our checklist to help you stay compliant.
- SEN information report: model and examples Download and adapt our model SEN information report, or use our checklist to save yourself some time and help make sure you're compliant.
- Taking and displaying pupil photos and information There are no hard and fast rules under UK GDPR on displaying pupil photos or other information, but you must have a 'lawful basis' for using personal data, and seek consent where necessary. Use our practical examples to work out how to stay compliant in your specific circumstances.
- Capability procedures: sharing information Read guidance and advice on requirements around sharing information about capability procedures. Find out what you have to disclose to governing bodies and future employers.
- Taking medical information on trips Taking pupils with medical conditions on trips requires a little extra preparation. Learn what medical information you should take with you and how to store it safely.
- UK GDPR: sharing safeguarding information Be confident in how you share safeguarding information under the UK GDPR. Know the principles to follow, your legal basis for sharing data and your responsibilities for information sharing.
- Information for school visitors Find out what information should be shared with visitors to your school and in what format, including safeguarding and practical advice. Also see examples of how other schools communicate with visitors.
- Phonics screening check: information for parents Use our phonics screening check factsheet to explain the process to parents, including when they'll receive results and how they can help their child prepare at home. See examples of how schools display this information online.
- Website requirements: maintained schools Use our checklist to find out what information you need to publish on your school's website and how to keep your website compliant. Understand what data to publish for nurseries, pupil referral units, schools with small cohorts and special schools.
- Recording safeguarding information: guidance and templates Understand what safeguarding information you need to record. Use our templates to keep an up-to-date record of all safeguarding concerns raised, including child protection and general safeguarding concerns, and allegations involving staff.
- Data protection impact assessments: role of the DPO As the DPO, you must be consulted when staff are carrying out a data protection impact assessment (DPIA). Understand when a DPIA is needed and learn about your role at each stage of the process. Plus, download and adapt our template DPIA enquiry form for staff to submit to you.
- Trans pupils: summary of legal rights Understand your legal responsibilities around supporting transgender pupils in your school and learn how to make informed decisions around the arrangements you put in place.
- Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) Find out what a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is, when it must be done and who should be involved. Download and adapt our DPIA template to save you time.
- Pupil reports to parents: checklist and templates Updated - Use our checklist to make sure your annual reports to parents meet statutory requirements, and see what extra information you need to include at the end of Key Stage (KS) 1 and KS2. Download our templates and adapt them to suit your needs.
- Subject access requests: guidance and template forms Individuals have the right to request access to the information your school holds about them, under the UK GDPR. Use this guidance and our template forms to help you comply with subject access requests and know when you can refuse them.