City of Norwich School

The complainant has requested from City of Norwich School (‘CNS’) copies of two specific sub-policy documents that he considers CNS had adopted and was following at the time of his request.  CNS’s position is that it does not hold the sub-policy documents in question. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: On the balance of probabilities, CNS does not hold the information that the complainant has requested under section 1(1)(a) of the FOIA. CNS breached section 10(1) of the FOIA as it did not confirm that it did not hold the information within 20 working days of receiving the request. CNS complied with section 16(1) as it offered the complainant adequate advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require CNS to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.