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Should we send a letter to parents explaining about NELI and LanguageScreen?

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We have created a range of letter templates that schools can use if they wish to inform parents that their child will be assessed using OxEd’s apps. The letters include a link to our Privacy Notice which explains what pupil data will be collected and how it will be shared.  Please select the option appropriate for your school:

  • NELI programme, including LanguageScreen - Download your proforma letter as a PDF here or as a Word Document here
  • LanguageScreen only - Download your proforma letter as a PDF here or as a Word Document here
  • ReadingScreen only - Download your proforma letter as a PDF here or as a Word Document here

Please do not amend the proforma letter to give parents opt-in or opt-out rights as these change the lawful GDRP basis for the use of our apps which protect your school. You are welcome to add other information to the proforma letter if you would like, for example reassurance on how assessments and gathering information is part of the regular school activity. There is no requirement to inform parents, as the lawful basis for processing is “public task”.

If you chose to inform parents, we suggest you give parents a window of two weeks to notify you of any concerns, before you start your assessments.

More information on how your school can manage your pupil data to respect parent’s wishes, please see the FAQ - https://support.oxedandassessment.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408543906321-A-parent-doesn-t-want-their-child-assessed-what-do-I-do-

If you have any queries related to data protection and our apps please contact support@oxedandassessment.com.

DfE NELI programme

If your school signed up for the NELI programme as part of the DfE-funded roll-out, please use the following, which also include details of the DfE initiative:

  • DfE funded 2022/23 programme - Download your proforma letter as a PDF here or as a Word Document here
  • DfE funded 2021/22 programme - Download your proforma letter as a PDF here or as a Word Document here
  • DfE funded 2020/21 programme - Download your proforma letter as a PDF here or as a Word Document here