Dan
We are also an FE college. I think the Pupil Information regs only
apply to schools not FE colleges. Because parents have expectations
about being kept in touch, we tell our 16-18 year old learners as part
of our fair collection notice that we will share information about their
attendance and progress with their parents. If they objected we would
consider each case on its merits, but so far we have had no objections.
Trevor
>>> Dan Hallam <[log in to unmask]> 04/03/05 11:44:27 >>>
We are an FE college and get requests for such data all the time for
students who are 16-18 years old (I know age makes no difference). I
assess each request from a parent individually but generally I feel as
though the information shouldn't be released.
Is there any known regulations for FE colleges or does anyone have any
advise?
Thanks
Dan
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tinsley, Chris
Sent: 04 March 2005 10:14
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We have been down this road before.
The schools have no choice but to comply with The Education
(Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2000 (ok we all have a
choice,
some are just not ones you would like to take). The information that
parents are entitled to see are a subset of DP, not the full thing,
and
are
fully set out in the regulations. These regulations also enable the
transfer of data between schools when pupils move.
There are no provisions within these regulations that consider the
child's
willingness to object, they are a tool that allow parents access to
information about their child's school progress whether the school or
the
child wants you to know or not.
Whatever your views on these regulations I would not advise a school
to
refuse to comply.
Chris Tinsley
Wiltshire County Council
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Arthur Howell
Sent: 04 March 2005 09:50
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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
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Sent: 03 March 2005 12:34
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Subject: Re: Disclosing school reports
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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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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