Multi-Agency Transitions Support Group - Privacy Statement (Easy Read)

This document explains how your information is used in simple language. For full legal details, please read the main Privacy Notice.

What is this form for?

• To ask your permission to share information.
• To help services work together.
• To support children and young people moving between stages of education.

What information may be used?

• Name and address.
• Date of birth.
• School information.
• Health or support information.
• Reports and plans.
• Parent or carer contact details.

Why do we need this information?

• To understand what support may be needed.
• To help professionals plan support.
• To make sure the right people can help.

Who may see the information?

• School staff.
• NHS Highland teams.
• Health and Social Care Partnership staff.
• Educational Psychologists.
• Other professionals involved in support.

How is information kept safe?

• Information is stored securely.
• Information is kept in the UK.
• Only people who need the information can access it.

How long is information kept?

• Usually for at least 5 years after a young person leaves school.

Your rights

• You can ask to see your information.
• You can ask for mistakes to be corrected.
• You can make a complaint.
• You can withdraw consent where consent is being used.

Legal Information

The law allows the Council and partner organisations to use information so they can provide education, support children and young people, and protect wellbeing. The full legal wording, UK GDPR articles, and legislation can be found in the main Privacy Notice.