Entries by Tanya Taylor

Data Protection vs. Information Security in Schools — Why Both Matter, and How to Get Them Right

Let’s face it, school leaders today wear a lot of hats. One minute, you’re supporting staff wellbeing; the next, you’re signing off on an EdTech contract, responding to a Subject Access Request, or checking if the new Wi-Fi rollout has encryption (whatever that means, right?). In today’s increasingly digital world, two terms often crop up: […]

SARs vs School Records: Subject Access or Education Regulations?

If you’ve ever opened your inbox and seen a message from a parent asking for “all the information you hold on my child,” your first thought was probably: “Subject Access Request!” But hold on — not every request for pupil information automatically falls under the UK GDPR. Sometimes, it’s actually a request under education regulations, […]

Sentry System Updates 2023

Over the past 12 months, we’ve been busy behind the scenes, rolling out exciting new features, fine-tuning your favourite tools, and delivering enhancements that make your day-to-day work a little bit smoother (and a lot more efficient). Whether it’s a shiny new module or subtle improvements to existing systems, we’ve been listening to your feedback […]

FOI Requests in Schools: Navigating Transparency and Avoiding Misuse of Exemptions

As public bodies, UK schools are increasingly in the spotlight when it comes to transparency. Freedom of Information (FOI) requests are a key legal mechanism for parents, campaigners, and the media to access information about how schools operate but they’re also on the rise, especially around exams, assessments, and decision-making processes. For school administrators and […]