🔑 GDPR

Data Protection at Risca Primary School

At Risca Primary School, we hold important data on all pupils to support their education and wellbeing. This page explains who has access to this data and how it is used.

Organisations such as schools, Local Authorities, and the Department for Education are considered “data controllers” under the Data Protection Act 1998. This means they decide how and why personal data (data about living individuals that can identify them) is collected and used.

Keeping Your Data Up-to-Date

It’s important that your personal data is always accurate and relevant. If you need to update your details, change your consent agreement, or make a Subject Access Request, please contact the school office. 

Who Processes Your Information?

At Risca Primary School, we are the data controller of the personal information you provide. This means we decide how and why your data is collected and used.

In some cases, we may share your data with trusted third-party processors. However, this will only happen with your consent, unless required by law. Any third-party processors we work with are held to the same data protection standards as the school to ensure your information is secure.

We do not share personal information about our pupils with anyone without consent, unless permitted by law or our policies.

You can find all of our privacy policies and statements on the Policies page of this website.

Photographs and Digital/Video Images

At Risca Primary School, we love capturing moments of our pupils’ learning and activities through photographs and digital/video images. These images may be used for educational purposes, such as displaying on project boards, in school newsletters, or for historical records.

We also use photographs to promote the school. Your child’s image might appear in school leaflets, the prospectus, on our website, or on our Instagram feed. However, we will always seek your permission before using your child’s photograph in these ways.

Sometimes, media outlets may visit the school to take photographs or video footage during high-profile events. Pupils may appear in these images, which could be published in local or national newspapers or featured on TV programs. Again, we will ensure that your child’s image is only used in this way if we have your consent.