The Star Chamber assesses all Department proposals for new data and research collections relating to children and young people, aiming to reduce bureaucracy impacting on schools and LA children’s services. This section contains general information about the Star Chamber, including meeting dates and guidance for completing Star Chamber templates.
Star Chamber
Star Chamber Scrutiny Board - meeting dates
Dates of the Star Chamber Scrutiny Board meetings and closing dates for the submission of policy papers and business case templates.
General article 08 May 2013
Appealing against Star Chamber decisions
Information regarding unresolved disputed decisions and how to appeal against Star Chamber decisions.
General article 22 March 2013
Annual Reports - Star Chamber Scrutiny Board
Read detailed reports about the work of the Star Chamber Scrutiny Board.
General article 31 December 2012
Star Chamber Scrutiny Board - terms of reference
An introduction to the Star Chamber Scrutiny Board, including details of its primary and secondary objectives, methods of working, and membership.
General article 07 November 2012
Template for submission to the Star Chamber
Guidance on completing a Star Chamber template and details of where to find information about the research approval process.
General article 13 June 2012
General guidance
General guidance related to the Star Chamber, including details on what happens when a breach of the Star Chamber process is identified.
General article 10 December 2010
Star Chamber terms of reference and protocols
Terms of reference and protocols for the roles and responsibilities of the Star Chamber for data collection from schools, LAs and children's services.
General article 27 September 2010
Initial actions
Information on what to consider before submitting proposals to the Star Chamber secretariat, including contact details by which to obtain advice as required.
General article 27 September 2010
What is the Star Chamber?
Information and guidance related to the Star Chamber, which was introduced to reduce bureaucracy impacting on LA children's services.
General article 27 September 2010
Contact information
Details of who to contact if you have questions regarding the Star Chamber scrutiny process or if you need advice and guidance on the completion of templates.
General article 27 September 2010
