Privacy notice for parents/carers

We collect, use, store, and may (appropriately) share personal data of parents/guardians and their children. This information may include, but is not limited to:

The personal data we have about your child entails:

Their name,
Date of birth,
Gender,
Medical conditions,
Attendance records,
Ethnic background (if provided),
Special education needs,
Developmental records,
CCTV images, and
Photographs.

As a parent or guardian, the personal information we collect from you includes:

Your name,
Address, and
Contact details such as phone numbers and email.
Additionally, your bank details are used to establish a Direct Debit and process refunds.
We also store CCTV images and photographs with your consent, particularly for nursery events.

To claim funding, the Department of Education mandates collecting certain early years information which must include:

The child’s full name including forename, middle name(s), and legal surname,
Gender,
Date of birth,
Ethnicity,
First language,
Address,
And a copy of birth certificate or passport, as required by some local authorities.

Similarly in order to claim additional funding extra information maybe required in order to establish eligibility. Such as fund reference numbers and parent’s NI number.

We are unable to claim funding for a child if a parent does not provide the requested information. We maintain records of children received from external organisations, including other nurseries, local authorities, and the Department for Education. Local authority parent declarations will be retained according to HMRC policy. You are responsible for notifying us of any changes to your personal data or that of your child.