Records Management Step by Step Handbook
Following the success at our conference last week we are delighted to publish our Records Management Handbook.
From Policy to Classroom and Beyond
The booklet is aimed at School Leaders and Classroom Practitioners providing practical, manageable steps to support records management in the classroom environment, office, and digital workspace. It is designed to embed a culture where data protection is a seamless part of your daily routine, rather than an additional burden. The guidance within has been developed through direct experience working with schools to implement best practices for both physical and electronic data. This resource is primarily for data leads and school staff responsible for implementing and maintaining data protection standards.
Strategic Goals
To reach these objectives, we utilise a three-pillar strategy:
- Physical Security: Transitioning toward secure storage solutions and "Clear Desk and Clear Wall" practices to protect sensitive physical records.
- Digital Integrity: Ensuring the digital workspace is organised and maintained to adhere to the records management policy and retention schedules.
- Data Minimisation: Empowering you to keep only what is necessary, reducing the "data footprint" in your classroom to make information easier to manage and find.
The Records Management Step by Step Handbook can be downloaded:
Data Walks
The handbook has been written by one of our school consultants, and is based on the data walks they perform around organisations.
Our Commitment to Data Security
Protecting personal data is a vital part of maintaining the trust that parents, students, staff, and all stakeholders place in you. The way personal data is handled, processed, stored, and securely destroyed is pivotal in maintaining that trust. Our goal is to help schools move beyond baseline compliance toward a culture where process improvement enables improved ways of working
James England, Director and Stuart Lee (author)