The Trust and our schools use personal information to support education, keep children safe and run our services effectively.
This page explains how we use personal information, your rights, and what to do if you have a concern.
Personal information (sometimes called personal data) means information that identifies a person.
This may include:
We use personal information to:
We only use personal information where we have a lawful reason to do so.
Data protection law gives you rights over personal information. These include the right to:
Some rights may be limited where legal or safeguarding duties apply.
Children also have rights over their personal information.
As children grow older and show enough understanding, they may be able to make their own decisions about how their information is used. Each situation is considered individually, taking account of the child’s understanding and wellbeing.
If you are concerned about how personal information has been used or handled, you can raise a data protection concern with us.
Data protection concerns are handled under a separate process from the school’s general complaints procedure.
You can raise a concern by:
When you submit a concern:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Email: dpo@abbeytrust.org
