The Nursery has regard to the Data Protection Act 1998
To meet the needs of all the children in our care it is important to share information with parents and with one another in order to support the child’s development. It may be necessary in some circumstances for the nursery to seek the help and advice from outside professionals. If this action is taken the parent’s permission will first be sought.
Any information and knowledge will be on a need to know basis and will be kept confidential. The nursery will only breach confidentiality concerning a child and their family if the matter becomes a child protection issue.
The children’s profiles are kept on site so that they can be accessed by the parent’s at any time. Personal computers and cameras are not used to record children’s information.
All members of staff will agree to respect the nursery’s confidentiality policy and will sign a contract to this effect.