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.
Contact Our Data Protection Team
The school has appointed an independent Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our compliance with data protection law. On a day-to-day basis, this is supported by our internal Data Protection Lead (DPL).
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to exercise any of your data protection rights (such as making a Subject Access Request), please contact our team:
- Internal Data Protection Lead (DPL): Z Fairbairn (Headteacher)
- External Data Protection Officer (DPO): SBM Services
- School Contact Email: office@hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk
- DPO Contact Email: dpo@sbmservices.co.uk
- School Telephone: 01245 380 220
- School Address: Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School, Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2RP
If you remain unhappy with how your data has been handled, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the UK data protection regulator:
- Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): Report a concern online at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or call their helpline on 0303 123 1113.
Our Privacy Notices explain practically how personal data is handled and protected day-to-day. Below you will find the specific privacy notices for our school community, alongside the privacy policies of the trusted third-party platforms and digital tools (such as ParentPay and Purple Mash) that we use to support your child’s learning and school administration. Please select the relevant link to see what data is collected, why it is used, and how it is kept safe.