Freedom of Information Policy & Publication Scheme

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1 Freedom of Information Policy & Publication Scheme

2 Moulsham Junior School 2017 Freedom of Information Policy & Publication Scheme Date of Policy: January 2017 Date of Review: January 2018 This policy was reviewed and approved on: - 30 th January 2017 This policy was approved by: - FPPA Committee Policy Signed By. Chair of FPPA Committee Senior staff member responsible: - Headteacher This policy was formulated through drafting by the Headteacher and then analysed, discussed and agreed by the Governing Body. Headteacher: Deputy Headteacher: Chair of Governors: Mrs Marie Staley Mrs Gemma Moores Mr Sameh Hindi

3 Freedom of Information Act 2000 The Governing Body is responsible for maintenance of this scheme. 1. Introduction: what a publication scheme is and why it has been developed One of the aims of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (which is referred to as FOIA in the rest of this document) is that public authorities, including all schools, should be clear and proactive about the information they will make public. To do this we must produce a publication scheme. This publication scheme commits Moulsham Junior School to make information available to the public as part of our normal business activities. The information covered is included in the classes of information mentioned below, where we hold this information. Additional assistance is provided to the definition of these classes in sector specific guidance manuals issued by the Information Commissioner. The scheme commits us to: To proactively publish or otherwise make available as a matter of routine, information, including environmental information, which is held by us and falls within the classifications below. To specify the information which we hold which and falls within the classifications below. To proactively publish or otherwise make available as a matter of routine, information in line with the statements contained within this scheme. To produce and publish the methods by which the specific information is made routinely available so that it can be easily identified and accessed by members of the public. To review and update on a regular basis the information we make available under this scheme. To produce a schedule of any fees charged for access to information which is made proactively available. To make this publication scheme available to the public. To publish any dataset held by us that has been requested, and any updated versions we hold, unless we are satisfied that it is not appropriate to do so; to publish the dataset, where reasonably practicable, in an electronic form that is capable of re-use; and, if any information in the dataset is a relevant copyright work and we are the only owner, to make the information available for re-use under the terms of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, if they apply, and otherwise under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act section 19. The term dataset is defined in section 11(5) of the Freedom of Information Act. The term relevant copyright work is defined in section 19(8) of that Act. The scheme covers information already published and information which is to be published in the future. All information in our publication scheme is available in paper form. Some information which we hold may not be made public, for example personal information. There are clear exemptions to the requirement to produce information on demand, so as to protect confidential/sensitive/personal data, for example about children or members of staff.

4 This publication scheme conforms to the model scheme for schools approved by the Information Commissioner ( 2. Aims and Objectives Moulsham Junior School aims to: Provide a stimulating, safe and secure learning environment where all members of the school community are happy, feel valued, respected and are motivated. Enable each child to be literate and numerate and achieve their own personal best. Provide a broad and balanced curriculum which inspires and develops the whole child. Encourage children to be self-disciplined so that they become responsible and caring members of the community. Celebrate individual successes so that everyone develops a positive selfesteem. Motivate children to develop independent thinking, a love of learning and high expectations. Promote positive relationships with parents and the wider community. This publication scheme is a means of showing how we are pursuing these aims. 3. Categories of information published The publication scheme guides you to information which we currently publish (or have recently published) or which we will publish in the future. This is split into categories of information known as classes. These are contained in section 6 of this scheme. 4. How to request information If you require a paper version of any of the documents within the scheme, please contact the school by telephone, , or letter. Contact details are set out below. admin@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk Tel: Contact Address: Moulsham Junior School, Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG

5 To help us process your request quickly, please clearly mark any correspondence PUBLICATION SCHEME REQUEST (in CAPITALS please). If the information you re looking for isn t available via the scheme you can still contact the school to ask if we have it. We will consider any such request in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. 5. Paying for information Single copies of information covered by this publication are provided free unless stated otherwise. If your request means that we have to do a lot of photocopying or printing, or pay a large postage charge, or is for a priced item such as some printed publications or videos we will let you know the cost before fulfilling your request. 6. Classes of information Who we are and what we do. Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance. What we spend and how we spend it. Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts. What our priorities are and how we are doing. Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews. How we make decisions. Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations. Our Policies and Procedures. Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities. Lists and registers. Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority. The Services we offer. Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered. The classes of information will not generally include: Information the disclosure of which is prevented by law, or exempt under the Freedom of Information Act, or is otherwise properly considered to be protected from disclosure. Information in draft form. Information that is no longer readily available as it is contained in files that have been placed in archive storage, or is difficult to access for similar reasons.

6 Information to be Published Academy Funding Agreement Academy Order Memorandum & Articles of Association School teaching staff and structure Governing Body structure & membership School session times, term dates and holidays Location and Contact Information School Prospectus Contact details for the Head Teacher and the Governing Body Annual Report & Financial Statements last 3 years Annual Budget Plan Capital Funding (if appropriate) Other Funding Financial Regulations & Scheme of Delegation (including procurement procedures) Staff Vacancies Staffing and Grading Structure How the information can be obtained School website School website School Office (upon request) All available on See Annual Report & Financial Statements above See Annual Report & Financial Statements above Advertised on the school website & in weekly newsletter

7 Governors Expenses & Allowances Strategic Plans Performance data & Indicators, Audits, Inspections and Reviews Government Supplied Performance Data School Profile Ofsted Report Performance Management Procedures Child Protection, Safeguarding, Child Welfare See Annual Report & Financial Statements above School Improvement Plan (SIP) - See Pay Policy above Keeping Children Safe in Education Child Protection Policy E-Safety Policy Governing Body Meetings agendas, minutes & supporting papers All on Admissions Policies Admissions Policy MJS Admissions Policy MJS Admissions Policy School Policies All on The following policies are available via the school website or in hard copy upon request: Attendance Policy Behaviour Policy (including pupil discipline policy & procedures) Charging & Remissions Policy Compliments, Concerns and Complaints Policy Curriculum Policy Data Protection Educational Visits Policy First Aid Policy Health and Safety Policy Homework Policy Intimate Care Policy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy Single Equalities Policy Sex and Relationships (SRE) Curriculum Policy Teaching and Learning Policy

8 In addition the MJS Handbook (Sept 2016) includes the following: Safeguarding Statement Admission Procedure Applications for Places RE and Collective Worship Policies Race Equality & Equal Opportunities Policy Complaints Procedure Home School Agreement The Handbook is available in hard copy upon request or via the The following policies are all available upon request in hard copy: Pay Policy Policies and Procedures for the Recruitment & Management of Staff Staff Code of Conduct Discipline and Grievance Procedures Freedom of Information Scheme Accessibility Plan Other Relevant Personnel/HR Policies & Procedures