Schools & Professional Trust Centre
Information for schools, teachers, SEND professionals and organisations conducting due diligence on Larry.
The long-term objective is for organisations considering Larry to immediately recognise that children's privacy, safeguarding and responsible data use have been considered at platform level — not added retrospectively.
Using Larry Responsibly
Using Larry Responsibly
Expected professional use of the Larry platform.
Professionals using Larry should use the platform responsibly, in accordance with their own professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
Accessing Child Information
Role-based and permission-based access principles.
Access to child information is role-based and permission-based. Access must be authorised by a parent/carer and limited to information necessary for the intended educational or support purpose.
Information Sharing
Access does not automatically give permission to redistribute.
Access to information does not automatically give permission to redistribute it. Professionals must handle information in accordance with their own data protection obligations.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Larry does not replace school safeguarding procedures.
Larry does not replace existing school safeguarding procedures or the responsibilities of designated safeguarding professionals. Professionals should follow their own safeguarding policies.
Data Protection
Responsibilities that may apply when organisations use Larry.
Organisations using Larry may have their own data protection responsibilities under UK GDPR. They should ensure compliance when using the platform.
Research & Evaluation
Research access is separate from normal platform access.
Research access is separate from normal platform access and subject to appropriate governance, including data-protection assessment, ethical consideration and consent where applicable.
Professional Questions & Due Diligence
If your school or organisation is conducting due diligence on Larry, we welcome your questions about our privacy, safeguarding and data protection approach.
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