How we manage your data

How We Manage Your Data

At St Chad's RC Primary School, we take the privacy and security of our pupils, parents, and staff very seriously. We only collect and use personal information when it is necessary for us to provide education, care, and support for our school community.

What Data We Collect

We may collect information such as:

• Contact details (name, address, phone number, email)

• Pupil records (attendance, progress, achievements)

• Medical and safeguarding information (where required to keep pupils safe)

• Financial information (for school meals, trips, or payments)

Why We Collect It

We use this information to:

• Provide pupils with the best possible education and support

• Meet our statutory obligations as a school

• Keep pupils safe and well

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers

How We Keep It Safe

• All personal information is stored securely and only accessed by authorised staff.

• We do not share personal data with third parties unless we are legally required to do so, or it is necessary to provide a service to pupils (e.g. school meals, educational resources).

• We only keep data for as long as it is needed, in line with our Data Retention Policy.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you or your child

• Request corrections if information is inaccurate

• Request that data is erased (in certain circumstances)

• Withdraw consent for optional data uses (e.g. school photos)

Find Out More

You can read our full GDPR - Data Protection Policy below for detailed information.
If you have any questions about how your data is used, please contact our Data Protection Officer at admin@st-chads.manchester.sch.uk.