Parental Engagement - Online Reporting
Becta are sending all schools an introductory pack to assist them as they move towards online reporting. Secondary schools are expected to have arrangements in place by September 2010. Primary School's by September 2012. Parents will have secure access to information on their child's progress, achievement, attendance and behaviour from the Internet. There is a video for schools on the Becta Online Reporting web page, and guidance for schools.
According to Becta:
"Your present management information system (MIS) should have the functionality required to meet the baseline expectations for online reporting and the Becta functional specifications for learning platforms are designed to meet future needs."
For those with SIMS, Capita's view of school without parents evenings was published in January.
I have a couple of questions. The 'Gillick Competence' established that children over 13 must give explicit consent to release of their personal information. Does this mean that young people have to be asked before parents are allowed access to personal data such as behaviour, attendance etc.? Also, does this require the school to change their ICO data controller registration?