Delivery of the curriculum and pastoral care
We use personal information, for example:
- Names and address
- Contact details
- Date of birth
- Education attainment
- Emergency contacts
- Family relationships
- Travel to School Arrangements
- General case information.
We may also use special category personal information, for example:
- Health information
- Ethnicity
This information is provided by parent/carers, the local authority, and any previous education settings. It is used to deliver our statutory education duties, assure the health and wellbeing of our pupils. It helps us to improve our services and handle complaints. The legislation and Statutory guidance underpinning our services are:
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All schools |
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Working together to safeguard children 2023: statutory guidance |
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The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations, 2006 |
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The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 |
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Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Between Children in Schools and Colleges 2021 |
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School Type Specific |
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Academies |
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The Education (Independent School Standard) Regulations 2014 |
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Secondary Education only |
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Maintained schools only |
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The Education (Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2005 |
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Non-maintained special schools |
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The Non-Maintained Special Schools (England) Regulations 2015 |
The school is the Data Controller for this information.
This information may be shared to provide our education service. Please note we only share information required for that particular purpose and then only the minimum required. We may share information with:
- Central Government & Local Authorities
- Health Providers
- Other Education Providers
- Regulatory Bodies, e.g. Ofsted, The Information Commissioners Office
- Other external professionals assisting in the complaints process.
This information will be held for 25 years from the date of birth of the student. When a pupil changes school, this record will go with them and will not be retained by the previous school, other than to meet statutory returns.
Data Processors
We use education platforms/systems/apps to enhance the way we deliver our education services and keep data secure. The providers of those services are data processors for this information. Our processors only process personal data in accordance with our written instructions, which ensure data is processed lawfully and safely.
No personal information is routinely available outside of the UK. Should a transfer of personal information be necessary we will only do so where it is permitted by law and where appropriate safeguards are in place.
For information about your rights in relation to this use of your personal information please see section 5 of our overarching privacy notice.
