Data Protection Act 1998
Information on children and young people, parents and carers is stored on a computer system and may be used for teaching, registration, assessment and other administrative duties. The information is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998 and may only be disclosed in accordance with the Codes of Practice. For further information please contact the establishment.
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
The freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 enables any person to obtain information from Scottish public authorities. The Act applies to all Scottish public authorities including: The Scottish Government and its agencies; Scottish Parliament; local authorities; NHS Scotland; Universities and further education colleges and the Police.
Public authorities have to allow access to the following information:
- The provision, cost and standard of its service;
- Factual information or decision making;
- The reasons for decisions made by it.
The legal right of access includes all types of “recorded” information of any data held by the Scottish public authorities. From 1st January 2005, any person who makes a request for information must be provided with it, subject to certain conditions.
Further information is provided on the Glasgow City Council website:
glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17479
Internet facilities are provided at all Glasgow City Council Public Libraries and Real Learning Centres.
Dealing with Racial Harassment
The Race Relations Act of 1976 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of his/her colour, race, and nationality ethnic or national background. The Act makes it the duty of Glasgow City Council to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination.
In 1999 the guidelines, “Dealing with Racial Harassment” were issued to assist all teaching staff in dealing with such incidents.
The adoption of an anti-racist approach should be seen as one part of the continuing attempt to improve the quality of education.
Glasgow City Council recognises that support from the home is essential if these aims are to be achieved. Every child in Glasgow has the right to be happy and secure at establishment.