Freedom of Information and GDPR
All public authorities, including schools, are required under the Freedom of Information Act to adopt a publication scheme that has been approved by the Information Commissioner. There is currently one approved model publication scheme, which has been produced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Schools must adopt the ICO’s model scheme and make it publicly available.
You can view the ICO’s model publication scheme by using the ICO MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME link below
https://hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ICO-model-publication-scheme.pdf
Our published guide to information
Schools should publish a guide to information alongside the ICO model publication scheme. The guide should specify:
- The documents available
- The format of the documents
- Any charges made for the information
You can view our published guide to information using the OUR PUBLISHED GUIDE TO INFORMATION link below
General Data Protection Regulations GDPR 2018
As a school we place high importance on information security and the protection of personal data in accordance with the GDPR 2018. We have robust policies and procedures in place to minimise any risk of data breaches and ensure all information is handled safely and responsibly. Please see our data protection–related policies to be assured of our commitment to safeguarding your data.