Making a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request
The Freedom of Information Act 2000, which came into force on 1 January 2005, means that anyone, anywhere, can ask for any corporate information. A guide to the act is available here
What should my request look like?
If you wish to make an FOI, you can use the template below to include all the necessary information:
A sample template for submitting a FOI request
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[Address for correspondence]
[DATE]
Under the [Freedom of Information Act/Environmental Information Regulations], I would like to request the following information:
[be specific about the information you wish to receive. Include details like date ranges and the likely location of information, if possible.]
I would like you to provide the information in the following format:
[specify whether you have a preferred format to receive the information]
Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request.
[providing your phone number might help them resolve issues with your request quickly]
Thanks,
[Name]
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Requests must by emailed to foi@ccmsschool.com or sent by post to:
CCMS
Third Floor, Linen Hill House
23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
Publication Scheme
Under the Freedom of Information Act public bodies are required to adopt, maintain and review a publication scheme.
The schemes are designed to ensure that public bodies actively release information to the public. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has developed a Model Publication Scheme, for all public sector organisations.
Our Model Publication Scheme can be found here.
Much of the information that is made routinely available by CCMS can be accessed through this website.
If you cannot find the information you require please email foi@ccmsschools.com, or phone (028) 9201 3014