NICIE Freedom of Information policy and Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) has been in full force in the United Kingdom (UK) since 1st January 2005. The Act is an Act of Parliament that sets out a public “right to know” in relation to public bodies, including Non- Departmental Public Bodies (“NDPBs”). The FOIA also sets out certain exemptions to those rights.
The purpose of this Freedom of Information Policy (hereinafter referred to as “Policy”) is to outline the Council for Integrated Education’s (NICIE’s) approach to its FOIA obligations to create a climate of openness and dialogue with its stakeholders and customers.
This Policy is applicable to all NICIE staff (including all permanent, temporary and contract workers employed or engaged by NICIE or any 3rd party organisations while at work or engaged on NICIE business) and any members of the public who request information under the FOIA.
NICIE Publication Scheme – Guide to Information
NICIE does not normally charge for the provision of information to requestors. If a charge is attached to a particular service, this is indicated below.
All requests should be submitted to admin@nicie.org.uk
If an alternative format (to PDF) is required please state this in your request.
The information we publish and its location is outlined below.
| Locations of NICIE office | Available electronically and on website | Contact Us | No charges apply |
| Key contacts | Available electronically and on website | Meet our staff | No charges apply |
| NICIE role and legislative basis | Available electronically and on website | What we do | No charges apply |
| Roles and responsibilities | Available electronically and on website | What we do Meet our staff | No charges apply |
| Legislation relevant to NICIE’s functions | Available electronically and on website | History of NICIE 1986 Education order 1989 Education Reform (Northern Ireland) Order Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 Integrated Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 | No charges apply |
| NICIE’s Executive Team and Council members | Available electronically and on website | Meet our Staff Meet our Board | No charges apply |
| Board Minutes | Available electronically and on website | Publications | No charges apply |
| Annual Director’s Financial Report | Available electronically and on website | Publications | No charges apply |
| Recruitment opportunities | Available electronically and on website | Published in our news section | No charges apply |
| Annual Director’s Finance report | Available electronically and on website | Publications | No charges apply |
| Business and Strategic Plans | Available electronically and on website | Publications – Business and Strategic Plans | No charges apply |
| Privacy Policy | Available electronically and on website | Privacy Policy | No charges apply |
| Data Protection Policy | Available electronically and on website | Privacy Policy General Data Protection Regulation (External website) | No charges apply |
| Freedom of Information | Available electronically and on website | Available via the image above | No charges apply |
| Complaints procedure | Available electronically and on website | Complaints | No charges apply |