Data Protection and Privacy

Silver Birch Primary School is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we hold about our pupils, parents, carers, staff, governors, volunteers and visitors.

We collect and process personal information in accordance with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and associated legislation. We are committed to ensuring that personal data is handled lawfully, fairly, transparently and securely.

The school has appropriate policies, procedures and security measures in place to safeguard personal information and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.

How We Use Personal Information

Silver Birch Primary School processes personal information for a variety of educational, administrative and safeguarding purposes, including:

• Supporting pupil learning and progress.
• Safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil attainment and attendance.
• Managing staff employment and payroll matters.
• Communicating with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Meeting our legal and statutory obligations.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, individuals have a number of rights regarding their personal information, including:

• The right to be informed.
• The right of access to personal data.
• The right to rectification.
• The right to restrict processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to object.
• Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling.

Further information regarding these rights can be obtained from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Data Protection Officer

The school has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who provides advice and support regarding data protection compliance.

For any questions regarding data protection, privacy or information held by the school, please contact the school office who will direct your enquiry to the appropriate person.

GDPR and Data Protection Documents

The following documents provide further information about how the school processes and protects personal information:

• Data Protection Policy
• Privacy Notice for Pupils and Parents
• Privacy Notice for School Workforce
• Records Management Policy
• Data Breach Procedure
• CCTV Policy 
• Freedom of Information Publication Scheme