Data plays a key part within a modern education system. It provides the opportunity to effectively monitor the progress of learners, it allows evaluation within evidence-based practice, and it provides the opportunities for huge efficiencies in how school life operates. And so it is right that the law, processes and skillsets associated with being effective guardians of children’s data are brought up to date and fit for the modern era.
As you will be aware, new General Data Protection Regulations have come into effect today and we have therefore updated our policies and privacy notices. At St. Vincent’s we see data protection as an extension of child protection so our GDPR information is included on our Safeguarding and GDPR website page. http://www.stvincentsprimary.org.uk/school-info/safeguarding/
Here you will find a comprehensive policy which includes all the associated documentation including privacy notices. We have also included a useful video to explain the requirements. If you have any questions please see Miss Coleman.
