Notices

The School of Signs, was created and is managed by Signature.

Signature is a trading name of CACDP. CACDP is charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 1071662); a charity registered in Scotland (charity number SCO37901); and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 03581178). Our registered office is at first floor, Shannon House, Mandale Business Park, Belmont, Durham DH1 1TH

Privacy Policy

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License Disclaimer

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Content and Liability Disclaimer

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Signature accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of information supplied by third parties.

In no event shall Signature be liable for any damages whatsoever, and in particular shall not be liable for special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, or damages for lost profits, loss of revenue, or loss of use, arising out of or related to the Signature webSite or the information contained in it, whether such damages arise in contract, negligence, tort, under statute, in equity, at law or otherwise.

Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to full compliance. For more information please see our Data Commitment document .

Who We Are

The School of Signs is an educational programme of study operated by CACDP Ltd (trading as Signature).

CACDP Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

CACDP Ltd is a registered charity, a company limited by guarantee and trade as Signature. (“Signature”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Registered in England and Wales

Registered office: 1st Floor, Shannon House, Mandale Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TH
Company number: 03581178
Charity Number: 1071662
Scotland Charity Number: SCO37901
ICO Registration Reference: Z5500730

For data protection enquiries:

Email: Nicky Ikin (Nicky.Ikin@signature.org.uk)

Telephone: 0191 383 1155

Our Commitment

We are committed to protecting personal data and processing it fairly, lawfully and transparently in accordance with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
  • The ICO Age-Appropriate Design Code (Children’s Code)

The Data We Collect

Because The School of Signs is an education-based platform, we collect:

Pupil Data

  • Pupil Name
  • Username/login details (pupil name and system generated password)
  • Progress data

Teacher/School Data

  • Teacher Name
  • Email address
  • School Details – Address, School Type

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Cookies and analytics data

We do not knowingly collect more personal data than necessary for educational delivery.

ICO Children’s Code (Age Appropriate Design Code)

The School of Signs is designed for use within primary education settings and may involve children under the age of 18.

In accordance with the ICO Children’s Code, we commit to:

  • Acting in the best interests of the child at all times
  • Minimising data collection to what is necessary for educational purposes
  • Using high privacy settings by default
  • Not using children’s data for advertising or commercial profiling
  • Not using nudging techniques to encourage children to share unnecessary data
  • Providing clear, age-appropriate transparency information where applicable
  • Limiting data sharing strictly to educational and safeguarding purposes
  • Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) where required

We work with schools to ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are in place.

How We Collect Data

We collect personal data when:

  • Schools register for the School of Signs
  • Teachers create accounts
  • Pupils are enrolled by a school
  • Users access the website
  • Individuals contact us

We may also receive information from schools or educational partners.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful basis:

  • Performance of a Contract – To provide educational services to schools.
  • Legal Obligation – To comply with safeguarding, education, and regulatory requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests – To manage the platform, improve services, and ensure security.
  • Consent – For marketing communications, optional features, and non-essential cookies.

Parents or guardians may withdraw consent at any time where consent is relied upon.

How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Deliver a British Sign Language Programme of Study
  • Track pupil progress
  • Provide teacher resources
  • Manage accounts
  • Communicate with schools
  • Improve the platform
  • Ensure safeguarding and security compliance

We do not sell personal data and do not use pupil data for advertising purposes.

Automated Decision-Making

The School of Signs does not use automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects.

Progress tracking is used solely for educational purposes.

Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Schools and teachers (for pupil progress reporting)
  • IT and hosting providers
  • Regulators or safeguarding authorities where legally required

All third parties must process personal data securely and lawfully.

Data Retention

We retain pupil data only for as long as necessary for educational purposes and contractual obligations.

Schools may request deletion of pupil accounts.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction
  • Request erasure
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

If you wish to exercise your rights, contact: Nicky Ikin (Nicky.Ikin@signature.org.uk)

ICO Registration Reference: Z5500730

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

We encourage you to contact us first so we can address any concerns promptly.

Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with PECR.
Non-essential cookies are only used with consent via our cookie banner.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

  • Secure hosting
  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Access controls
  • Staff training
  • Safeguarding policies

In the event of a reportable data breach, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours where required and inform affected individuals where legally necessary.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.