Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Blackwell First School (“the School”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of pupils, parents, staff, visitors, and all users of our website: www.blackwellfirstschool.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we use personal information, how we comply with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), and what rights individuals have.

1. Who We Are

Blackwell First School Blackwell, Worcestershire Telephone: 0121 445 1622 Email: office@blackwell.worcs.sch.uk

We are the data controller for all personal information processed through our website and school systems.

2. Information We Collect Through Our Website

We may collect and process the following information when you visit our website:

Website usage data

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website
Cookie preferences

This helps us improve website performance and accessibility.

Contact information

If you contact us via email or forms linked on the website (e.g., office@blackwell.worcs.sch.uk), we may collect:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Any information you include in your message

ParentApp and linked services

Our website directs families to ParentApp for communication. ParentApp has its own privacy policy, but we may receive:

Parent contact details
Notification preferences
Messages sent to the school

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve user experience
Remember preferences
Analyse website traffic

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Providing education and safeguarding

To support teaching, learning, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

Communication with families

To send updates, newsletters, and essential information via ParentApp or email.

Website improvement

To analyse website usage and ensure content is accessible and relevant.

Legal and statutory duties

Including Ofsted requirements, safeguarding obligations, and record‑keeping.

We only process personal data when we have a lawful basis, such as consent, public task, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.

4. Sharing Personal Information

We may share information with:

Local Authority (e.g., admissions, safeguarding)
Ofsted during inspections
ParentApp for communication
IT service providers who support our website
Law enforcement if required for safeguarding or legal reasons

We never sell personal data.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use technical and organisational measures to keep data secure, including:

Encrypted systems
Secure servers
Access controls for staff
Regular safeguarding and data protection training

6. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil educational, safeguarding, and legal obligations. Retention periods follow statutory guidance and our internal data retention schedule.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Individuals have the right to:

Access their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (where appropriate)
Restrict processing
Object to certain uses
Request data portability (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact: office@blackwell.worcs.sch.uk.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for parents and carers, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children through the website.

9. External Links

Our website contains links to external sites (e.g., ParentApp, curriculum resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use personal data, please contact: Data Protection Lead Blackwell First School Email: office@blackwell.worcs.sch.uk Telephone: 0121 445 1622