As a result of the regulation we:

• update our Data Protection policies and Online Safety policy, reviewed annually by governing body.
• conduct an audit to make sure we are only holding information that is relevant for Gillespie children and the safety of the entire school community.
• issue privacy notices that explain how we collect, process and store personal data.
• have staff and Governor training on keeping information safe and on the Data Protection Regulation.

There are more details in the Data Protection policy which makes clear the circumstances under which any personal data can be shared outside the school. For example, we will need explicit consent from you if we want to use your child’s photo. The policy also outlines the new rights individuals have to see information we hold about themselves and their child and describes how you can go about getting this information. If a parent requests a paper copy of information on our school website we can provide this.
We will regularly update parents on any information relating to the regulation in newsletters.

For further information on the GDPR please see our Data Protection Policies including privacy notices, on the Safeguarding & Policies page.