A simple table showing the differences between:

• A Subject Access Request

• An Education Record Request

• A Freedom of Information Request

An overview showing a graphical map of all of the DfE Digital Standards and the standards below them all on one page.

For All Staff: The Daily Finish

Daily checks to keep data safe for classroom practitioners.

Refer to the S.W.E.E.P (3-Minute Data Sweep) poster before you leave. These are ideal for classrooms and individual offices as a quick "before you leave" checklist to secure your workspace.

Free Resource: Data Protection and Records Management Handbook

Our Data Protection and Records Mangement Handbook for School Leaders and Classroom Practitioners written by one of our school consultants.

This booklet is designed to be used alongsidge the Records Management Reference Sheet and the 3 Minute Data Sweep Poster. Use them as a complete pack to work through the handbook and implement school-wide improvements.

Records Management Reference Sheet for Staff

Data Protection is a collective responsibility. If you are unsure, always ask your DATA LEAD AND/OR DPO This guide is a practical reference for your daily data protection responsibilities. It is based on the seven key principles of UK GDPR, which require us to handle personal data with lawfulness, fairness, and transparency. We must only use data for specific, explicit, and legitimate reasons (purpose limitation), practice data minimisation (not collecting unnecessary data), ensure accuracy, and apply storage limitations (not keeping data for longer than we need to). All data must be handled with integrity and confidentiality, and we must be accountable for our actions.

Audit & Action: Focus on the 12-Step Roadmap and Operational Requirements (Phases 1-3). Use these to build current systems, establish your master Records Management Policy, and set the timeline for change.