NAFWC 18/06 - Educational Records, School Reports and the Common Transfer System - the keeping, disposal, disclosure and transfer of pupil information

The guidance covers:

• Educational Records - what constitutes an educational record and the legal responsibilities relating to educational records.
• Duties & powers of head teachers - what must and must not be included in school reports to parents and the timing and format of reports.
• School reports to parents & pupils - a summary of reporting requirements from Reception to Year 6.
• The Common Transfer System - guidance on information that must be sent via the Common Transfer System when a pupil changes school.
• Children Missing Education and the Lost Pupil Database - guidance and best practice on what to do when a child leaves school without notice being given of their new school, or when a child joins a school without a Common Transfer File.