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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.
- 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.
- Careers guidance policy: model and examples Understand what information you must publish about your careers provision, and download and adapt our model policy to help you stay compliant. Plus, see example policies from secondary and special schools.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in schools Schools are required to comply with the PSED. Understand what that means and find out the information your school could publish to demonstrate compliance. You can also see examples from primary, secondary and special schools.
- 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.
- SEND policy: model and examples Download and adapt our model SEND policy, or get help writing your own with our checklist and some examples from schools and trusts.
- School security policy: guidance and examples Understand what's expected from your security policy and procedures, including how to assess and manage risks, who should be involved, and how to use your existing school policies to inform your approach to school security.
- Behaviour policy: model and examples Download and adapt our model behaviour policy, or if you prefer to write or review your own, use our checklist to make sure you're following requirements and good practice.
- Teacher appraisal policy: model, checklist and examples Adapt our model appraisal policy to use in your school, or use our checklist to make sure your own policy covers everything it needs to. Also see examples of school policies covering appraisal of teachers' performance.
- Supporting pupils with medical conditions policy: model, examples and guidance Adapt our model policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions, or use our checklist and some examples from schools, to make sure your policy is meeting requirements. Find guidance on how to support pupils with complex medical needs.
- Risk assessment policy: model and examples Download our model risk assessment policy and see examples of school and trust policies on assessing risks to health and safety.