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We will examine why compliance matters and the consequences of non-compliance, but far more importantly develop strategies to improve efficiency and become trusted handlers of some of the most sensitive data in society.
The School’s Bill may be gone, but the government has indicated that it is wedded to its principles. And although that means we no longer have academisation as a statutory target, the juggernaut is unlikely to be halted in its tracks.
However, the DfE itself has called existing academy rules “complex,” “inconsistent” and “ineffective”; coupled with revolt sparked last year by the widening of the handbook beyond finances – Multi Academy Trusts are in a no man’s land when it comes to this area of compliance; there is no constitutional framework that addresses privacy and data protection.
Understanding and documenting where all the elements of compliance sit; from HR to Safeguarding, from records management to IT acceptable use, from CCTV to DPIAs, from curriculum to business management, from recruitment to parent communications, from policies to privacy notices, from ROPAs to cyber security; in this session we will work with Trusts to understand and reflect on their own position so an effective gap analysis can be devised to assess new schools coming on board.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Senior Leaders in Multi-Academy Trusts
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this masterclass you will:
- Understand the importance of compliance (safeguarding, regulator, reputation etc)
- Recognise the link between compliance and efficiency
- Understand the implications of non-compliance
- Know where to prioritise your attention
- Be able to work out your Trust’s preferred model
- Be able to apply your Trust’s preferred model to the day to day compliance activities
- Set responsibilities and levels of responsibilities for key compliance activities
- Demonstrate governance, accountability and oversight of the personal information your Trust processes.
FACILITATOR
Clare is the Manager of Education Data Hub; a service set up by Derbyshire County Council to proactively support schools and trusts in Data Protection, Cyber Security and Data Management. Under Clare’s management, the service of brilliant, dedicated education specialists supports over 330 schools and trusts nationwide with its unique, hands on approach to understanding of the challenges in the sector. Formerly a senior leader and teacher in both FE and Secondary education, Clare’s background as a DPO, an author, senior examiner, teacher trainer and teacher of law, makes her uniquely placed to understand the impact of data protection legislation on the management and governance of a school and Multi Academy Trusts
