Access to children's social care records

How to make a request

You can request a copy of your own social care information from when you were a child by submitting a Subject Access Request. You may also request other people's information (such as your child's) on their behalf.

Apply online

You can apply online from any computer or device.

You will be asked to attach proof of your identity and, if you are requesting information on someone else's behalf, proof that you have a right to do so.

Paper form

Alternatively you can download, print off and complete the  subject access request form (163 KB) and send it to us:

Email: informationrequests@staffordshire.gov.uk

or

Postal address:

Please note: This process only applies to requests for children's social care records. If you are requesting education records then please contact the Information Governance Unit by emailing accessinformation@staffordshire.gov.uk

Help and advice

You can view further information about your rights and how to make a complaint about how we have handled your personal information.

If you have any questions in relation to making a subject access request or if you require any help completing the request form then please contact the team:

Phone: 01785 278090

Email:  informationrequests@staffordshire.gov.uk