Northburn Primary School Publication Scheme
on information available under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

The governing body is responsible for maintenance of this scheme.
1.	Introduction: what a publication scheme is and why it has been developed
One of the aims of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (which is referred to as FOIA in the rest of this document) is that public authorities, including all maintained schools, should be clear and proactive about the information they will make public.

To do this we must produce a publication scheme, setting out:
•	The classes of information which we publish or intend to publish;
•	The manner in which the information will be published; and 
•	Whether the information is available free of charge or on payment.
The scheme covers information already published and information which is to be published in the future.  All information in our publication scheme is available in paper form.
Some information which we hold may not be made public, for example personal information.
This publication scheme conforms to the model scheme for schools approved by the Information Commissioner.
2.	Aims and Objectives	
        In order that pupils achieve their full potential, we provide a broad, rich
      and enjoyable curriculum tailored to meet individual needs.

•	We are a caring school in which all children receive the support they need.

        We develop supportive links with pupil’s families, the local community and          
	outside agencies.

•	Teaching and learning takes place in a positive, safe and attractive environment.

•	Pupils have a strong voice in the life of the school.   

•	Pupils are encouraged to develop active and healthy lifestyles.

•	We all value education and appreciate that it is the key to success in later life.

•	We celebrate cultural differences.

•	Pupils develop a set of moral values that enable them to make positive lifestyle choices.
  
This publication scheme is a means of showing how we are pursuing these aims.
3.	 Categories of information published
The publication scheme guides you to information which we currently publish (or have recently published) or which we will publish in the future. This is split into categories of information known as ‘classes’. These are contained in section 6 of this scheme.  
The classes of information that we undertake to make available are organised into four broad topic areas:
School Prospectus – information published in the school prospectus on the school website.
Governors’ Documents – information published by the Governors and in other governing body documents.
Pupils & Curriculum – information about policies that relate to pupils and the school curriculum.
School Policies and other information related to the school - information about policies that relate to the school in general.

4.	How to request information 
If you require a paper version of any of the documents within the scheme, please contact the school by telephone, email, fax or letter. Contact details are set out below. 
Email:Admin@northburn.northumberland.sch.uk
Tel: 01670 739111
Contact Address: Horton Drive Cramlington NE23 3QS
To help us process your request quickly, please clearly mark any correspondence “PUBLICATION SCHEME REQUEST” (in CAPITALS please)
If the information you’re looking for isn’t available via the scheme, you can still contact the school to ask if we have it. 
5.	Paying for information
Information published on our website is free, although you may incur costs from your Internet service provider. If you don’t have Internet access, you can access our website using a local library or an Internet café.
Single copies of information covered by this publication are provided free unless stated otherwise in section 6. If your request means that we have to do a lot of photocopying or printing, or pay a large postage charge, or is for a priced item such as some printed publications or videos we will let you know the cost before fulfilling your request. Where there is a charge this will be indicated by a £ sign in the description box.
6. 	Feedback and Complaints 
We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have about the scheme. If you want to make any comments about this publication scheme or if you require further assistance or wish to make a complaint then initially this should be addressed to the Headteacher.
If you are not satisfied with the assistance that you get or if we have not been able to resolve your complaint and you feel that a formal complaint needs to be made then this should be addressed to the Information Commissioner’s Office. This is the organisation that ensures compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and that deals with formal complaints. They can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF 
or
Enquiry/Information Line:	01625 545 700
E Mail: publications@ic-foi.demon.co.uk.
Website :	www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Clare Scott
Headteacher 
September 2016

Chair of Governors
September 2016