Introduction Freedom of Information Act
The FOIA 2000 is intended to give the public greater access to information about the workings of public authorities. This means increased openness and accountability across the public sector by requiring all public authorities to make information routinely available through a Publication Scheme.

The Publication Scheme
The publication scheme is a requirement under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It sets out the information the College will routinely make available to the public, the majority of which can be found on our website and is available to download. The purpose of the scheme is to provide information on the following:

• Who we are and what we do
• What we spend and how we spend it
• What our priorities are and how we are doing
• How we make decisions
• Our policies and procedures
• Lists and Registers
• The services we offer

North Nottinghamshire College has adopted the model Publication Scheme approved by the Information Commissioner with effect from 1 January 2009. The College is committed to making the information included in the Scheme available unless:

• It does not hold the information
• The information is exempt from disclosure under the FOIA, or Environmental
• Information Regulations (EIRs), or its release is prohibited under another statute;
• The information cannot easily be accessed

Access to information
The majority of information is available for download directly from the website. The College’s Guide to the Publication Scheme details how information can be obtained if required in other formats.

Information not available on the website
To apply for information that is not listed in our Publication Scheme, please send your request in writing to foi@nnc.ac.uk, or by post to:

The Deputy Clerk & College Secretary
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop Notts S81 7HP

For information listed in the Publication Scheme, the College will endeavour to respond to your request within five working days. If necessary, arrangements can be made to view the information at the College. If you wish to arrange this please contact us at above address.

Fees and charges
Some information may only be available as a hard copy and wherever possible the College will not make a charge for providing information in this format. However the College reserves the right to make a reasonable charge for printing, copying and postage if a document exceeds 500 pages or where multiple copies are requested. You will be notified of this before the information is provided.

Feedback
It is important that the scheme meets the needs of the public and the college welcomes suggestions as to how the scheme might be improved, for example by including additional information. Any questions, comments or complaints about the scheme should be sent in writing to the Quality Unit, North Nottinghamshire College, Carlton Road, Worksop, Notts S81 7HP.

If we are unable to resolve a complaint you can complain to the Information Commissioner, the independent body who oversees the Freedom of Information Act, at the following address.

Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF

Review
This scheme will be reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with legislative developments and the need for good practice. Additional information may be included without the approval of the Information Commissioner (IC).

However, information may not be removed from the scheme without approval from the IC. Further information about the Freedom of Information Act is available on the Information Commissioner's website at www.ico.gov.uk