Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to comply with policies and procedures for confidentiality, sharing information and data protection

Think about your setting’s method of storing confidential records about children.

• Is the storage system secure?
• Who has access to the records?
• Does everyone who has access to the records understand the importance of confidentiality and the setting’s procedures for maintaining confidentiality?
• Can you think of any ways to improve the organisation or storage of the information?
Share your thoughts with your tutor.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'Information sharing: Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers' by HM Government
‘Data protection in schools – All you need to know’ from the CPD Online College
‘Education data’ webpage on the Information Commissioner’s Office website
Find and read your setting’s policies and procedures for sharing information, confidentiality, and data protection.
‘Guidance on issues of confidentiality’ by the Downley School

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Visit the Information Commissioner’s website to find out more about the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and good practice with regard to recording information.
In what situations is it ok to share information about children with others? Discuss your thoughts with your tutor and / or line manager.
Think about your setting’s method of storing confidential records about children.
Click to read an example of an ‘Information sharing policy’ from Loughborough University.
‘12 steps to better cybersecurity and safeguarding for schools’ from the Beaming website.

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