GDPR & Data Protection
Inmans Primary School collects and uses personal information about staff, pupils, parents and other individuals who come into contact with the school. This information is gathered in order to enable it to provide education and other associated functions. In addition, there may be a legal requirement to collect and use information to ensure that the school complies with its statutory obligations.
Data protection laws give confidence to individuals that their personal data will be treated appropriately and that it will not be misused. The school and its staff have a duty to protect data and treat information securely. They protect personal data that is data about living identifiable individuals.
Data protection legislation (UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and all other applicable law about processing of personal data and privacy), reinforce common sense rules regarding information handling which most organisations, including our school would try to follow anyway.
The school has a Data Protection Policy in place to ensure we comply with the requirements of the relevant legislation. It will apply to personal data regardless of the way it is collected, used, recorded, stored and destroyed, and irrespective of whether information is held in paper files or electronically. All staff involved with the collection, processing, disclosure and destruction, of personal data will be aware of their duties and responsibilities by adhering to these guidelines.
The school has appointed East Riding of Yorkshire Council to be the Data Protection Officer as part of a traded service. To contact the school regarding any data protection matters please email inmans.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Rights of access to information
1.Under the the General Data Protection Regulations an individual has the right to make a request to access the personal information held about them, this is also known as a Subject Access Request. 2. Under the The Education (Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2006 a parent has the right to educational records of their children.
Requests for information can be sent to inmans.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Equality & Diversity
Inmans Primary School is committed to creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where we anticipate and respond positively to different needs and circumstances so that everyone can achieve their potential.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity for those with protected characteristics, not only because it is an important part of the mission, vision and values of our school, but also because by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students and staff, we will ensure Inmans Primary School’s future success.
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated fairly and without discrimination, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, circumstances or background in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010.
We will consult and involve those affected by inequality in the decisions Inmans Primary School takes to promote equality and eliminate discrimination through our Staff Forums, Parents Consultation Evenings, Parent Engagement Meetings, Local Governing Body, Whole School Events and discussions with the Local Community.
Inmans Primary School complies with the Public Sector Equality Duty, which came into force in April 2011 (Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010). We ensure this by annually updating the Equality and Diversity Policy (current version ).
Our Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that when we carry out our work we have due regards to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
- Encourage good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
Policies
School policies cover every aspect of school life at Inmans Primary School. These are some of our most important policies for your reference.
All our policies are approved by the governing body. They are available to read in PDF format from our website, which can be viewed using Adobe Reader. If you want to know our policy on something that is not listed, please email the school office inmans.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
If you require a paper copy of any policies, please contact the school office who will provide this free of charge.