Semi-Independent Placements Privacy Notice

Who we are and what we do?

The Council has a statutory obligation to provide Semi Independent Accommodation and support services to young people in the borough and is bound by the national minimum quality standards as outlined in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and The Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 (the Care Leavers Regulations).

The Council currently provides 16 studio flats to children in care and care experienced young people through our service provider Centrepoint Soho.

If you have questions regarding this service or our privacy practices, you can contact us by e-mail or in writing at the address below:

Address: Sycamore House, Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4SU

Tel: 020 8496 3274

Email: Abigail.Adieze@Walthamforest.gov.uk

Information we hold about you Click to get info

Where relevant to do so and appropriate we may process the following information about you:

Name
Date of Birth
Address
Age
Gender
Next of Kin
Education records

We may also process the following special category data about you:

Ethnicity
Religion
Health records
Criminal Records

Why we need your information and how we use it? Click to get info

The Council provides outcome focused services to young people placed and offer support on individually identified physical, emotional and psychological needs, addressing issues of Education, Employment and Training with agreed outcomes through individual young person’s pathway/support plan.

Once young people have gained their independence and are ready to move out, they will be supported to apply for their own flats and move into these with or without further floating support as required.

The processing and use of your personal data is underpinned by our compliance with our legal and statutory obligations, primarily under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and The Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 (the Care Leavers Regulations).

The Lawful basis for the processing Click to get info

We will only process personal information that is appropriate and proportionate to enable us to deliver our services effectively. This is in accordance with legal obligations under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and The Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 (the Care Leavers Regulations).

In some instances we will request consent to conduct specific tasks. The use of any personal information provided to us will be limited to the stated purpose. Consent may be withdrawn at any stage by using the above contact details.

Who your information will be shared with (if applicable) Click to get info

The Council will share your data with our service provider Centrepoint Soho. Their own privacy notice may be viewed on the Centrepoint website

It may also be necessary for us to share personal data with both internal and external partners or agencies:

Education Services
Health Service
Housing
Legal
Finance;
Youth Justice
The Home Office
The Police
Courts
The HMRC
Banking Services

How long we will keep your information Click to get info

In line with section 9(1) of the Arrangements for the Placement of Children (General) Regulations 1991, we will retain the personal information for 75 years.