I agree with you Arthur. In Scotland a child of 12 has rights although I would be most unhappy if my child asked that I not be shown his records.
Doreen
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> Sent: 04 March 2005 09:50
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> Subject: Re: Disclosing school reports
>
> Maybe I'm going to open a bag of worms but I do not agree that parents
> have the automatic right to view their child's records without the
> consideration of the child and their mature of mind in objecting.
>
> The child's personal data is theirs (there is no lower age limit in UK
> Law) and they have the right to refuse disclosure. The school (as the
> Data Controller) should consider whether the child's rights are being
> ignored and they are not complying with the DP Act.
>
> Here we go
>
> Arthur
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tinsley, Chris [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 03 March 2005 12:34
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> Subject: Re: Disclosing school reports
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>
> Parents have the right to see this information under The Education
> (Pupil
> Information) (England) Regulations 2000. However I believe that this
> does not apply to Independent schools, you will have to use DP subject
> Access. The act applies to
>
> (a) a school maintained by a local education authority; and
>
> (b) a special school which is not so maintained.
>
> So parents of pupils at Independent schools have less rights than their
> state school counterparts.
>
> Chris Tinsley
> Wiltshire County Council
>
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Donald Henderson
> Sent: 03 March 2005 12:07
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> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Disclosing school reports
>
> Parents have a statutory right to see pupil's educational records
> outwith DP - I don't know the English reference, but it is the Pupil's
> Educational Records (Scotland) Regulations 2003 for us. I think the
> report would probably be considered part of the educational record....
>
> Donald Henderson
> Information Security Manager
> Perth & Kinross Council
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carey Clifford
> Sent: 03 March 2005 11:30
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> Subject: [data-protection] Disclosing school reports
>
>
> I have been asked a question by the head of an independant school. She
> is writing reports about children who are applying for places at senior
> schools. Parents are wanting to see the reports sometimes but she
> doesn't feel that she can be so frank if she knows the parents will see
> the report. Does she
> have to reveal all or can any confidentialityissues be considered. My
> opinion was she should make sure the information is accurate and even if
> bland, could be shown to the parents on request. Any one else have any
> thoughts?
>
>
> Many thanks
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