Exclusive: Half of schools 'not fully compliant with GDPR'

More than half of schools and colleges are not fully compliant with new data laws almost a year after they came into force, a snap survey has suggested.

 

The report from RM Education and Trend Micro also reveals widespread concerns among schools that fines for breaching the general data protection regulations (GDPR) could have a significant impact on their institutions.

 

The new rules, which took effect in May 2018, governs how organisations such as schools handle personal data. Breaches can be punished with fines of up to 4% of annual revenue or £17 million – whichever is greater.

 

Now, a snap survey of 156 schools and college across Great Britain, which includes a mix of sizes, phases and urban and rural locations, has highlighted a series of concerns including 52% believed they were not fully compliant with GDPR and 14% admitted they did not have a clear plan to become GDPR compliant. Read the full article via TES

 

To find out how Herts for Learning can help your setting with GDPR, please visit: HfL GDPR Support Service

Achieving Grade 4 in GCSE mathematics with new HfL resource

Herts for Learning’s (HfL) newest mathematics resource designed to help students achieve a Grade 4 in mathematics is now available.

 

Revising for Grade 4 in Mathematics provides students with useful and easy-to-understand revision exercises from the curriculum to help students achieve a Grade 4 in mathematics.

 

William Thallon, Teaching and Learning Adviser – Mathematics said: “The response to this resource has been incredible. I am really pleased that schools have started to purchase these for their students.

 

“This resource, unlike some of the others available to students, is precisely targeted at the needs of students who are aiming for a Grade 4 and been designed to be easy for students to follow.

 

Read more about the resource via Herts for Learning

Headteacher at Lanchester CFS proud of Early Years Garden

Ever since John Dibdin was appointed as head teacher, it has been his intention to allow his pupils to learn outdoors as much as possible.

His vision at Lanchester Community Free School in Watford was realised last summer when an Early Years Garden opened complete with a water play activity and ‘mud kitchen’ as well as a sandpit, building area, and chalkboard.

 

Now the garden has some artificial grass which means the ground does not get too boggy.

When Mr Dibdin joined in Easter 2018, he wanted to create an exciting outdoor area for the children in reception. He has personally constructed the water play, kitchen, chalkboards, and outdoor sink himself, but left the decking and grass to the professionals.

 

Read the full article via Watford Observer