SOP NUMBER: 178-02-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014/15 ONWARDS DATE OF THIS ISSUE: JUNE 2016 TITLE: Retention & Disposal Schedule SOP _____________________________________________________________________ Summary of Contents: Responsible Owner: Records Manager REVIEW INFORMATION Last Reviewed: June 2016 Next Review Due: June 2018 Requires CMT Approval (yes/no): Jun 16: No Previous Reference (for control purposes): 025-04-2013 Date Created: January 2015 CMT Approval Date: 23 February 2015 This SOP has been developed to assist staff in retaining and disposing of records in line with the FE College Sector (NI) Retention & Disposal Schedule
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SOP NUMBER: 178-02-2015
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014/15 ONWARDS
DATE OF THIS ISSUE: JUNE 2016
TITLE:
Retention & Disposal Schedule SOP _____________________________________________________________________ Summary of Contents: Responsible Owner: Records Manager
REVIEW INFORMATION
Last Reviewed: June 2016
Next Review Due: June 2018
Requires CMT Approval (yes/no):
Jun 16: No
Previous Reference (for control purposes):
025-04-2013
Date Created: January 2015 CMT Approval Date: 23 February 2015
As Public Authorities and data controllers, the FE Sector is legally obliged to comply with both the Data Protection Act (1998) and the Freedom of Information Act (2000). The FE Sector has collaborated on the development of a single Retention and Disposal Schedule for all the Colleges. The creation of the document has been supervised by the Public Record Office for Northern Ireland (PRONI). The purpose of this Retention and Disposal Schedule (the Schedule) is to manage the life of records from their creation to their completion. The Retention and Disposal Schedule will identify records of historical value and determine whether they are to be preserved as archives, either by the Colleges or PRONI and records which are to be destroyed. It provides guidance on retention of the records which are generated by the Colleges in the course of carrying out their functions and managing the Colleges as corporate bodies. The FE College Sector (NI) Retention and Disposal Schedule was approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly and became operational on 27th January 2015. This SOP has been developed to assist staff in disposing of records in line with the Schedule (Appendix 1).
2.0 Scope
These procedures and the Retention and Disposal Schedule apply to all staff.
3.0 Definitions
Record A record is recorded information, in any form, created or received by the College or individual members of staff to support and show evidence of College activities. For the purpose of the Schedule, records are defined as:
‘Information captured in a reproducible format, including paper, e-mail and other documents in computer systems.’ Some information (e.g. ephemeral material, reference material and convenience copy) is not covered by the Schedule and may be destroyed. A list of what is and what is not covered can be found here in the Appendix.
Disposal Disposal refers to the process whereby records are appraised for either destruction or permanent retention.
The Retention and Disposal Schedule at Appendix 1 sets out:
• Four broad categories of retention/disposal Permanent Retention by the College (R) Destroy (D) Transfer (T) Public Record Office Permanent Preservation (RP)
• Retention periods
• Destruction procedures
• Content of the Schedule (arranged first by function and then by activity)
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Glossary of Terms Staff should read the Schedule and refer to the tables which clearly state the retention periods and final action for individual records. Electronic Documents The principles governing the retention of electronic documents are the same as those for paper records. In support of these principles, it is important that electronic folders should be organised in a similar way as paper records. In addition, ephemeral electronic documents of no enduring value, such as those of purely personal relevance, should be deleted from the system at the earliest opportunity. Retention Periods Retention periods are based upon the specific business needs of the Colleges in addition to the regulatory environment within which the College operates. The retention period for each type of file is calculated from the point the file is closed. Destruction Destruction of documents should be carried out in accordance with the timeframes laid out in the Schedule below. In addition, the Confidential Waste SOP will provide staff with guidelines on how personal/confidential data should be disposed of. Should staff require further clarification, they should contact the Records Manager directly.
5.0 Communication Plan
This procedure will be available for staff on the College Intranet.
6.0 Review
This SOP will be reviewed biannually or sooner to reflect changes in legislation or circumstance
All employees are accountable to their line managers for compliance with this schedule.
FE Sector Information Working Group
The role of this group, reporting to the Directors’ Working Group, is to review generally the
Sector Schedule and its obligations under the legislation.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. ‘Retention Periods’ are expressed in the Schedule as follows:
Creation date + number of years (unless otherwise stated)
For example:
a) Settlement of claim + 6
b) CFY + 2
2. Numbers represent years unless otherwise stated.
3. The starting point is frequently expressed by a code. The codes used are:
a) C Creation date
b) CAY Current Academic Year
c) CFY Current Financial Year
d) CTY Current Tax Year
e) ACT Record subject to on-going update and review. These are records
requiring on-going appraisal. They are appraised by College staff at specified
periods to determine if there is a continuing business need for retention. These
records will be destroyed if considered to be of no further business use.
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
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BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
Business client information
• Correspondence
• Contractual Information
• Contact details
• Company size/employees
• Training needs analyses
• Client audit documentation
Termination of relationship + 2
(D)
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
Business proposals and relevant documentation
C + 1 (D)
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
Delivery plans and relevant documentation
End of project + 1 (D)
CURRICULUM Definition of strategic goals and objectives for teaching and learning, and formulation of plans to achieve these goals and objectives. College Development Plan
ACT (R)
CURRICULUM Candidate coursework
• Portfolios
• Assignments
• Examinations
• Dissertations
• Assessments completed
• as part of their evidence
• towards accreditation.
C + duration of course Until External Verification has occurred, certification taken place and appeals period has expired.
(D)
CURRICULUM Internal verification / moderation records relating to candidates undertaking a specific course / qualification
Course duration + 1 Unless superseded by Awarding Body regulations
(D)
CURRICULUM Details relating to grades / marks awarded to candidates during
Course duration + 1 (D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
Contract file and successful tender proposals retained for 7 years after end date of contract. Unsuccessful tender proposals retained for 1 year from contract award date.
Central Procurement Directorate
(D)
FINANCE Expenditure • Supplier Set up forms • Requisitions/purchase orders • Goods received notes • Supplier invoices • Credit notes • Supplier statements • Reconciliation of supplier
statements
CFY + 7
DEL Financial Memorandum
(D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
FINANCE Annual Financial Statements • Signed Annual Financial
statements • Letter of Representation • External Auditor’s
Management Letter/Report to Those Charged with Governance
• Audit File and Lead Schedules
• FRS17 Actuarial Valuations • Land and Property Valuations
Permanent CFY + 7
DEL Financial Memorandum DEL Financial Memorandum
(R)
(D)
FINANCE Tax Management • VAT Control account • VAT returns and supporting
documentation
CFY + 7
DEL Financial Memorandum
(D)
FINANCE Externally Funded Projects • All documentation
The greater of CFY + 7 or retention period specified by funding authority.
Funding Authority (D)
GOVERNANCE/ CORPORATE
Definition of the college’s overall strategic goals and objectives, and formulation of plans to achieve these goals and objectives • College Development Plan
including mission statement, strategic aims and objectives
• FLU targets • Fees Policy
C + 10 DEL Financial memorandum
(R)
GOVERNANCE/ CORPORATE
Measurement of the College's CAY + 10 (D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
performance against its overall strategic goals and objectives e.g. Balanced Scorecard Identification and accounting of under-performance Reporting on performance to DEL, Government departments and other authorised bodies
CAY + 10 CAY + 10
(D)
(D)
GOVERNANCE/ CORPORATE
Identification, quantification and assessment of risks
• Risk Assessment Reports and associated documentation
Development and testing of disaster prevention, response and recovery plans
• S75 Equality Monitoring Forms (student and staff)
• Statistical Data used for monitoring policy decisions and access to services
• Documentation to support the development of Schemes/DAP/Reviews/Equality Screening/Equality Impact Assessment/Monitoring
• s75 Complaints and investigations
• Good Relations/Community Relations liaison and reports
is completed plus 3 years Retain until input into database then destroy Retain for current Academic year plus 5 Retain until signed off or approved plus 1 year Retain from last action on the case plus 6 years Retain for current academic year plus 5
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Staff personal files End of employment + 6 years (unless Health and Safety issue highlighted, see medical records below)
N/A (D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Health records End of employment + 6 years
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Limitation period for personal injury claims
(D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Medical records kept by reason of the Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations 1994
40 years COSHHR 1994 (D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Files relating to disciplinary, grievance, harassment hearings
Settlement of case + 6
(D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
HUMAN RESOURCES Industrial Tribunal Papers End of tribunal case + 6 (D) HUMAN RESOURCES Job descriptions ACT Job descriptions
subject to on-going update Permanently on personnel file of post holder
(D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Assessment of jobs in relation to established job evaluation criteria
ACT (D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Staff structures papers (consultation documents)
ACT (D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Appraising the performance of individual members of staff (annual performance appraisal reports)
C + 2 (D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Staff Recruitment:
• Staff approval (recruitment)
• Advertisement of vacancies
• Application forms/interview notes/ files relating to recruitment activity
Filling of vacancy + 1 Filling of vacancy + 1 Appointment to the post/s + 1
(D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Access NI Disclosure Information Recruitment decision + 6 months
Access NI Code of Practice
(D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Information relating to redundancies CFY + 7 DEL Financial Memorandum
(D)
HUMAN RESOURCES Exit interview reports C + 3 N/A (D) HUMAN RESOURCES Staff surveys C + 3 N/A (D) HUMAN RESOURCES Staff handbook / manual ACT N/A (D) HUMAN RESOURCES Career break applications As staff personnel file N/A (D) HUMAN RESOURCES Staff training records and reports End of employment + 6 N/A (D) HUMAN RESOURCES Making payroll payments
Payslips CFY + 7 DEL Financial
Memorandum (D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
Shredding Certification CAY + 1 Lord Chancellor’s Code Of Practice On The Management Of Records Under Section 46 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
(D)
STUDENT SERVICES Careers
• Advice documentation
• Statistical analysis e.g drop ins, careers talks
CAY + 2 (D)
STUDENT SERVICES Student Union
• Records documenting details of Student Union Executive and SU activities
• Records documenting name and contact details of organisations affiliated with SU e.g. those who participate in Freshers’ week, conduct
CAY – destroy after new election Last date of contact + 1
(D)
(D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
information talks STUDENT SERVICES Pastoral Care/Safeguarding
• Records documenting Cause For Concern submitted including nature of concerns and actions taken.
• Records documenting information requests made to professional organisations and advice received e.g PSNI, Gateway.
• Records documenting all risk assessment forms, discussions and recommendations i.e. those who have disclosed convictions in relation to drug use or those of a sexual nature.
CAY + 6 CAY + 6 CAY + 6
(D)
(D)
(D)
STUDENT SERVICES Student Retention
• Records documenting students ‘at risk’ of withdrawal, intervention made and final outcome
• Records of correspondence sent to parents/students in relation to factors affecting attendance/progress
End of course + 1
(D)
STUDENT SERVICES Learning Support
• Records documenting all Learning Support provision to each student, including
CAY + 6
(D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION
student contact/course details, DEL Coding, evidence, support worker details, equipment costs, total cost of support.
• Records documenting support needs recommendations
Funding for Student Support
• ASF
• Records documenting Disabled Students Allowance assessment for HE students.
• Records documenting equipment and its allocation
CAY + 3 CAY + 7
(D)
(D)
STUDENT SERVICES Records documenting all International student activity
• College Administration
• Individual Student Administration
CAY + 2 UKBA / British Council policies, guidelines and accreditation
(D)
STUDENT SERVICES Records documenting the application stage of admissions including application form, acknowledgements, correspondence regarding interviews and issuing of conditional/unconditional offers.
CAY + 2 (D)
STUDENT SERVICES Student Finance
• Student Loan Company documentation
• FE Awards documentation
• EMA documentation
• Hardship Funds
CAY + 7
DEL Memorandum
(D)
FUNCTIONALITY RECORD TYPE RETENTION PERIOD LEGISLATION/OTHER FINAL ACTION