The current recommendations on retention periods from the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS).
Information Management Toolkit for Schools
The Information Management Toolkit for Schools has been created to assist schools to manage their information in line with the current legislative frameworks.
Module 1 consists of the base toolkit designed to assist schools under local authority control in their compliance with data protection, freedom of information and other related legislation.
Module 2 consists of additional information which is designed to assist Academies in their compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation as well as business requirements. (In development)
Module 3 consists of additional information which is designed to assist independent schools to manage their records in line with legislative requirements.
The Information Management Toolkit for Schools is designed as guidance and should not be quoted to users as being a ‘standard’.
You can view the retention guidelines here (please note you do not need to login to view the document)
IRMS Schools Toolkit – Information and Records Management Society (Maintained schools)
IRMS Academies Toolkit – Information and Records Management Society (Academy schools)