Guidance on the use of Generative AI in MATs and Schools
With great power comes great responsibility! The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools is rapidly growing, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced efficiency, personalised learning, and improved decision-making. However, AI also presents challenges, including data protection risks, ethical considerations, the risk of bias, and concerns over transparency. Given the rapid advancements in AI and […]
Control of Contractors – Simplifying the Process
Free Control of Contractor Checklist included at the end of this post 🦺 Using contractors in your school can be essential—whether it’s filling gaps in skills, managing larger projects, or handling specialist tasks. From a six-month building project to someone cleaning the windows, having a clear process to manage contractors onsite is a key part […]
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – September ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for September ’23. New SAR request tool from the ICO, guidance on the use of WhatsApp by school staff, updates to our privacy notice and ICT Acceptable Use Agreement templates, and more SchoolPro TLC news. Read now!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – July ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for July ’23. Latest SAR guidance, advice to avoid ICO reprimands, latest on the Children’s Code, data protection issues, and SchoolPro TLC news. Read now!
⚠️ Taking Subject Access Requests Seriously
SchoolPro TLC outline of the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO’s) recent blog post on handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) for UK schools, colleges and MATs. Learn about the importance of timely responses, the risk of non-compliance, and how this affects schools. Stay informed about data protection responsibilities, common misunderstandings around SARs, and the implications of failing to comply, based on the latest report and enforcement actions by the ICO. Read now!
ICO Response to the DPDI (No 2) Bill – May ‘23
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a response to the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill which was reintroduced on 8 March 2023. We have created a summary of the key points. Read now!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – May ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for May ’23. Latest phishing warnings, DfE updates, data protection issues, and SchoolPro TLC news. Read now!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – March ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for March ’23. Featuring DfE updates to daily school attendance data, meeting digital technology standards & generative AI in education. Plus, election day advice for schools used as polling stations and new data protection responsibilities for job descriptions. Read now!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – February ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for February ’23. Featuring the DfE update to Data Protection in Schools and the NCSC / LGfL Cybersecurity Schools Audit. Read now!
Happy New Year! – SchoolPro TLC Monthly Newsletter – Issue 23 – January ’22
SchoolPro TLC newsletter for school data protection. Featuring information on a FREE cyber security course for schools, an overview of our new audit tool – the Accountability Tracker, understanding the need to contract an EU representative, information on the latest cyber threats, and how you can legitimately extend the timeframe of a Subject Access Request. Read now!
