Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act (2000) (FOI) requires all Public Authorities (including schools) to produce a register of the types of information it will routinely make available to the public. This publication scheme follows a template approved by the Information Commissioner.
The scheme commits our school to:
There are 7 classes of information we hold (see section 6 for details):
The classes of information will not generally include:
The authority will indicate clearly to the public what information is covered by this scheme and how it can be obtained.
Information will be provided on a website. Where it is impracticable to make information available on a website or when an individual does not wish to access the information by the website, the school will indicate how information can be obtained by other means and provide it by those means (see Section 6).
In exceptional circumstances some information may be available only by viewing in person. Where this manner is specified, contact details will be provided. An appointment to view the information will be arranged within a reasonable timescale.
Information will be provided in the language in which it is held or in such other language that is legally required. Where an authority is legally required to translate any information, it will do so.
Obligations under disability and discrimination legislation and any other legislation to provide information in other forms and formats will be adhered to when providing information in accordance with this scheme.
Charges may be made for information published under this scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to make the maximum amount of information readily available at minimum inconvenience and cost to the public. Charges made by the authority for routinely published material will be justified and transparent and kept to a minimum.
Material which is published and accessed on a website will be provided free of charge.
Charges may be made for information subject to a charging regime specified by Parliament.
Charges may be made for actual disbursement incurred such as:
Charges may also be made for information provided under this scheme where they are legally authorised, they are in all circumstances (including the general principles of the right of access to information held) justified and are in accordance with a published schedule or schedules of fees which is readily available to the public.
Charges may also be made for making datasets (or parts of datasets) that are relevant copyright works available for re-use. These charges will be in accordance with the terms of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations (2015), where they apply, or with regulations made under FOI Section 11B, or with other statutory powers of the public authority.
If a charge is to be made, confirmation of the payment due will be given before the information is provided. Payment may be requested prior to provision of the information.
Information held by the public authority that is not published under this scheme can be requested in writing, when its provision will be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
Where information is available on our website it is free of charge. Where information is not available on our website but forms part of our Publication Scheme it is free of charge. Where information is available on our website, but you have requested a hard copy a charge can be made to cover costs, please see below.
Photocopying
Photocopying/printing @ 10p per sheet (black & white)
Photocopying/printing @ 15p per sheet (colour)
Postage
Postage applied at cost of Royal Mail Standard 2nd Class Post
Guide to Information
Class 1 – Who we are and what we do
For example: Organisational information, staffing structures, locations and contacts. This will be current information only. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both.
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Class 2 – What we spend and how we spend it
For example: Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit. Current and previous two financial years as a minimum. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both.
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Class 3 – What our priorities are and how we are doing
For example: Strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews. Current information as a minimum. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both.
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Class 4 – How we make decisions
For example: Decision making processes and records of decisions. Current and previous three years as a minimum. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both.
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Class 5 – Our policies and procedures
For example: Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities. Current information only. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both.
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Information to be published
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School policies including:
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Pupil and curriculum policies, including:
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Records management and personal data policies, including:
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Charging regimes and policies:
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Class 6 – Lists and Registers
For example: Currently maintained lists and registers only. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both. Please note some information may only be available by inspection.
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Information to be published
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Class 7 – The services we offer
For example: Information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters produced for the public and businesses. Current information only. This information may be available on our website or in hard copy or both. Please note some information may only be available by inspection.
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