RNN GroupInformation Governance and AssuranceFreedom of Information – Publication Scheme

Freedom of Information – Publication Scheme

The Freedom of Information Act encourages openness and accountability within the public sector by placing a requirement upon all public authorities to be proactive in making certain information available through a publication scheme. This where the information published by, or intended to be published by, a public authority is described in a single document. The Act provides a definition of what constitutes a public authority and this does include colleges, sixth form colleges and further education colleges.

There are two methods which can be used to access information held by the RNN Group under the provisions of the Act:

  1. The Publication Scheme – It is possible that the information which is required will already be available via the RNN Group website. The Publication Scheme should be seen as a guide as to what types of information the RNN Group either publishes already or intends to publish in the future and that much of the information can already be found on the website.
  2. Freedom of Information Requests – Any request for information can be made either in writing of via email. Once a written request is received, the RNN Group is obligated to confirm to the requester whether the information requested is held and, if it is and subject to any of the exemptions set out by the Act, to supply the requester with the requested information within twenty working days of the request being received.

Information available here includes organisational information, structures, locations and contacts.

  • Organisational Information
  • Structure, Departments and Contacts
  • Locations
  • Constitutional and Legal Governance
  • Key Contact Information
  • Job Vacancies and Recruitment
  • Subsidiaries and Partners
  • Learner Activities
  • Learner Code of Conduct

Information within this category includes financial details which relates to projected and actual income and expenditure, the tender process, procurement and contracts, and details of audits and reviews.

This area includes information on areas such as strategies and plans, performance, audits, inspections and reviews.

Information can be found here on the RNN Group decision making processes and records of decisions made.

  • Academic Governance
  • Agendas and Minutes from Committees and Boards

Within this area, information can be found on the written policies, procedures and protocols in place to oversee delivery of services and responsibilities.

This area includes information such as registers which are legally required to be published together with other lists and registers which relate to how the group functions.

  • Lists and Registers
  • Register of Interests
  • Gifts and Hospitality
  • Honorary Degrees
  • Asset Registers

Information within this area includes current details of the services provided by the RNN Group including courses, guidance and newsletters.

  • Prospectuses
  • Course Content
  • Funding, including Grants and Bursaries
  • Welfare and Counselling Services Available
  • Careers Advice
  • Sports and Recreational Facilities
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Media Releases

Freedom of Information requests can be made in writing to:

The Information Governance and Assurance Team
RNN Group
Eastwood Building
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG

Or via email to:
FOI@RNNGroup.ac.uk