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📱 School Staff Mobile Phones: Balancing Safety and Safeguarding

  • Advice and Guidance, General, Health & Safety
How can schools balance safeguarding and safety when it comes to staff mobile phone use? Explore the challenges and solutions to ensure rapid emergency responses without compromising privacy or accountability.

📅 Timetabling for Success | Key Advice for Schools Planning Next Year’s Schedule

  • Advice and Guidance, General, Timetabling
Discover expert advice on creating effective school timetables that prioritise pupil outcomes, align with curriculum goals, and reflect financial planning. Learn how early planning and community involvement can set the foundation for a successful academic year. Explore our Outsourced Timetabling Service for additional support.

☝️ Guidance on Biometric Data for MATs and Schools

  • Advice and Guidance, Data Protection, General
Stay informed with the latest guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on the use of biometric data in schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs). This blog outlines the legal obligations, consent requirements, and best practices for safeguarding student and staff biometric information. Learn how to comply with UK GDPR, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and implement secure biometric systems, while ensuring transparency and ethical use. Perfect for school leaders and data protection officers looking to protect personal data effectively.

📋 Guidance on Staff Data Sharing in Mental Health Emergencies

  • Advice and Guidance, Data Protection, General
Explore the latest ICO guidance on sharing staff data during mental health emergencies for school and MAT leaders. Understand when and how to legally share personal information to ensure the safety of individuals while maintaining their privacy. This guide provides essential insights into balancing the urgent need for intervention with the principles of data protection. Discover practical tips for implementing the guidelines within your educational institution. Read now!

🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – February ’24 🚨

  • Advice and Guidance, Data Protection, General, Monthly Newsletter
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for February '24. DfE Privacy Information Updates, ICO Guidance for Educational Settings, DfE Technology Standards in Education, Data Protection in the News, Regulatory Updates and Resources, plus the Latest SchoolPro TLC Information (including new privacy notices and DPIAs). Read now!

📚 Guidance on Handling Freedom of Information Requests

  • Advice and Guidance, Freedom of Information, General
In our updated guide, we delve into the nuances of handling Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. We cover the latest on what constitutes a valid FOI request, emphasise the importance of cybersecurity when responding to requests, and also share best practice for schools to manage FOI requests effectively, ensuring compliance while safeguarding data. Read now!

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