Confidentiality In Schools

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Summarise the main points of legislation and proceedures covering
Confidentiality
Data protection
Disclosure of information
When joining a school you must be aware of the legislation and procedures covering these topics and be kept up to date with them.
Each pupilâ€TMs individual needs and rights as a person is important and they need to be kept safe as their welfare is a priority.
All staff have taken and passed their disclosure and barring service DBS. And the school has procedures to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises.
The staff are safeguarding trained and are aware of all procedures and only the appropriate people have access to confidential records. Confidentiality is to be maintained at all times, unless it affects the