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There are separate model publication schemes for Primary and Secondary Schools.
Special Schools crossing both age ranges should adopt the Secondary model. Nursery Schools should adopt the Primary model.
Useful guidance for schools on how to comply with Freedom of Information legislation can be found here:
It is also recommended that schools adopt Birmingham City Council’s Code of Practice for Rights of Access under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Knowing what data your school actually holds is critical to effective compliance with Freedom of Information legislation.
A memo from Birmingham City Council’s Legal Services explains school record retention briefly.
The Records Management Society of Great Britain have also produced guidelines on record retention for schools:
See also our Useful Web Links and Letter Templates pages.
If you require further advice regarding Freedom of
Information please contact your local area Schools Support
Manager or Steve Cullen, Data Protection & Freedom of
Information Manager - full details on our Contacts
page.
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