Before you send in your application, please make sure you read our:
We will use the information you share with us to help you apply for a school place. We follow data protection laws to keep all of your personal information safe.
How we keep your date safe
The London Borough of Harrow must protect your details by law. This is in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. When you apply for a school place, we will only use your information for these exact reasons:
- To process and run the school application system
- To stop and detect crime or dishonest behaviour
- To keep children safe and protect their well being
- To carry out our main legal duties as a council
We save your details on our computer database, and we may also keep paper copies in secure files.
Who we might share your data with
We will only share your information when the law allows us to do so. We may need to share your details with:
- Local schools
- Other local councils
- Services that look after children, such as doctors, health visitors, and school nurses
- Teams that investigate crime, fraud, or child safety issues
- Other departments within the council
- Central Government, including the Department for Education
- Other official public bodies when required by law
To find out more about how we keep your details safe, you can read our education privacy notice.