Cookies policy
This page describes our cookies policy for www.nationalschool.gov.uk
www.nationalschool.gov.uk puts small files (known as ‘cookies’) onto your computer to collect information about how you browse the site.
Cookies are used to:
- Allow users to log in to their account to administer content on the site
- Measure how you use the website so it can be updated and improved based on your needs
- Remember the notifications you’ve seen so that we don’t show them to you again
www.nationalschool.gov.uk cookies aren’t used to identify you personally. You’ll normally see a message on the site before we store a cookie on your computer. Find out more about how to manage cookies.
How cookies are used on www.nationalschool.gov.uk
Essential cookies we use
Essential cookies keep your information secure while you use this service and store your preferences about which cookies you allow. We do not need to ask permission to use them. We may store the following cookies on your device:
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Expires after |
|---|---|---|
| govuk_consent | Saves your cookie consent settings | 1 year |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | Saves unique authentication details about you when you log into your content administrator account | End of current session |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Keeps you logged into your content administrator account | End of current session |
| wp-settings-time-[UID] | Saves layout preferences for your content administrator account | 1 year |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Temporary cookie WordPress sets to check if your device accepts cookies | End of current session |
| wp_lang | Stores the language the site will be displayed in | End of current session |
Optional cookies
We use optional cookies to collect information about how you use www.nationalschool.gov.uk, including:
- how you got to the site
- what you click on the site
- how long you spend on pages
- the type of device you are using
We will only store these cookies if you give consent to do so. We do not collect or store your personal information (e.g. your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are. We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | A unique identifier that distinguishes you from other users browsing the site | After 400 days |
| _ga_[identifier] | Recording data about page views and interactions while you use the site | After 400 days |
Government services
This site contains links to services on other sites and services run by different government departments, for example, Cabinet Office or the HM Treasury. These services may set additional cookies and have their own cookie policies.