Pre-Recorded Data Protection Training Now Available!
Schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) are now able to benefit from on-demand training courses, which have been produced by our partners Veritau. Veritau provides a range of assurance and advisory services for Schools and MATs. Veritau have launched their pre-recorded training offering with two courses that focus on specialist areas within data protection.Course: Data protection and safeguarding The data protection and safeguarding training is aimed at anyone who is responsible for safeguarding within a school or MAT.
In this brand-new course, learners will develop an understanding of the key data protection considerations in relation to safeguarding in school. The session will demonstrate how data protection and safeguarding can work together to achieve the best outcomes for pupils and the school community.
Topics covered within the training include:
Safeguarding and data protection laws in the UK
The interaction between safeguarding and data protection
Key data protection processes impacted by safeguarding considerations, including information sharing, information requests and data breaches.
Course: Data protection governance for MATsThis course is specifically designed for multi-academy trusts and looks in detail at how a Trust can effectively manage data protection risks, establish Trust-level oversight and ensure consistency and efficiency. It is aimed at professionals with overall responsibility for data protection governance across a Trust.
Topics covered in the session include:
ICO registration
Reporting structures
Key data protection roles
Centralised documentation and records
Advice on handling key data protection compliance processes, including information requests and data breaches.