Wi‑Fi 6–7 LETTER PACK — LETTERS 9 - 16

LETTER 9 — FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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What this letter does:  This forces the Department for Education to reveal who they worked with, what evidence they relied on, and what safety assessments they did before pushing this technology into schools.

What to expect back:  Government documents, emails, meeting notes, or redacted versions.

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Timescale: 20 working days

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⭐ LETTER 9 — FOI REQUEST TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

 

 

Subject: Freedom of Information Request — Connect the Classroom Programme (WiFi 6E)

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Dear Freedom of Information Officer,

I am making a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act. I am requesting information relating to the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom programme, specifically the rollout of wireless systems operating in the 6‑gigahertz frequency band (WiFi 6E) in schools.

Because this technology is being installed in environments where children are legally required to be present, and because parents have not been provided with the necessary documentation at school level, I am requesting the following information from the Department directly.

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1. Supplier and Procurement Information

Please provide:

• A complete list of all suppliers approved to deliver Connect the Classroom projects

• Company names and Companies House registration numbers

• The procurement frameworks under which they were approved

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2. Contract Values

Please provide:

• The total value of contracts awarded to each supplier from 2021 to the date of this request

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3. Technical Specifications

Please provide:

• The Department’s technical specifications for WiFi 6E equipment required under Connect the Classroom (2025–2030)

• Any documentation describing required performance, placement, or density of access points

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4. Health and Safety Assessments

Please provide:

• Any health or safety assessments, including radiofrequency exposure assessments, conducted before mandating WiFi 6E in schools

• Any consultation with external scientific or medical bodies

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5. Correspondence With Industry

Please provide:

• Any correspondence between DfE officials or ministers and representatives of:

  • The WiFi Alliance

  • Cisco

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  • Juniper Networks

  • Ruckus/CommScope

  • Extreme Networks

  • Cambium Networks

• From January 2022 to the date of this request

• Including emails, meeting notes, and briefing documents

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6. Ministerial Meetings

Please provide:

• A record of all ministerial meetings with the above companies or the WiFi Alliance

• Including dates, attendees, and subjects discussed

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7. Consultation With UK Health Security Agency

Please confirm:

• Whether the UK Health Security Agency was formally consulted regarding radiofrequency exposure for children before WiFi 6E was mandated

• If so, please provide copies of any advice received

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If any part of this request is refused

Please specify:

• The exemption relied upon

• Why it applies

• Whether a partial response can be provided

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Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

 

 

 

 

LETTER 10 — FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST TO OFCOM

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What this letter does:  This forces Ofcom to reveal who influenced their decisions on age assurance, identity systems, and children’s digital rights. It exposes industry involvement and behind‑the‑scenes meetings.

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What to expect back:  Lists of meetings, consultation responses, and internal documents.

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Timescale: 20 working days

 

 

 

⭐ LETTER 10 — FOI REQUEST TO OFCOM (AGE ASSURANCE & INDUSTRY MEETINGS)

 

Subject: Freedom of Information Request — Age Assurance, Industry Meetings, and Stakeholder Influence

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Dear Freedom of Information Officer,

I am making a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act. I am requesting information relating to Ofcom’s work on age assurance, children’s online safety, and engagement with age‑verification companies.

Because age assurance now requires children to provide real identity data, including facial scans, identity documents, or digital credentials, and because these systems will affect every child in the country, transparency is essential.

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Please provide the following:

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1. Consultation Responses

Please provide:

• A complete list of all organisations and individuals who submitted responses to Ofcom’s consultations on age assurance and children’s online safety

• From January 2023 to the date of this request

• Including names of respondents

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2. Meetings With Age‑Verification Companies

Please provide:

• A record of all meetings between Ofcom officials or board members and representatives of:

  • Yoti

  • iProov

  • Persona

  • VerifyMy

  • AgeChecked

  • Luciditi

  • GBG

• From January 2022 to the date of this request

• Including dates, attendees, and subjects discussed

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3. Advisory Groups and Panels

Please provide:

• A list of all members of Ofcom’s advisory groups, working groups, or expert panels relating to age assurance or children’s online safety

• Their declared interests

• Any affiliations with age‑verification companies or related industries

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4. Communications With the Department for Education

Please provide:

• Any communications between Ofcom and the Department for Education regarding age assurance requirements for children

• From January 2024 to the date of this request

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5. Communications With Yoti

Please provide:

• Any communications between Ofcom and Yoti Limited regarding:

  • Age assurance

  • The Online Safety Act

  • The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act

• From January 2022 to the date of this request

If any part of this request is refused

Please specify:

• The exemption relied upon

• Why it applies

• Whether a partial response can be provided

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Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

 

 

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LETTER 11 — FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST TO UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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What this letter does:  This forces the UK Health Security Agency to reveal who advises them on radiofrequency safety, what research they rely on, and whether they were consulted about WiFi 6E in schools.

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What to expect back:  Adviser lists, declarations of interest, and internal correspondence.

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Timescale: 20 working days

 

 

 

 

⭐ LETTER 11 — FOI REQUEST TO UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA)

 

Subject: Freedom of Information Request — RF Science Advisers, Declarations of Interest, and WiFi 6E Consultation

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Dear Freedom of Information Officer,

I am making a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act. I am requesting information relating to the UK Health Security Agency’s advisory structures, scientific assessments, and consultation processes regarding radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, including frequencies used by WiFi 6E (6‑gigahertz band).

Because this technology is being installed in schools where children are legally required to be present, and because UKHSA guidance is routinely cited by government departments, transparency is essential.

Please provide the following:

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1. Advisory Group Membership

Please provide:

• A current list of all members of UKHSA’s Advisory Group on Non‑Ionising Radiation (AGNIR) or any successor body

• Their declared interests

• Any current or recent affiliations with:

  • The International Commission on Non‑Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)

  • Telecommunications industry bodies

  • Wireless industry groups

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2. Declarations of Interest

Please provide:

• Copies of all declarations of interest submitted by AGNIR or successor body members

• From January 2020 to the date of this request

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3. Consultation With the Department for Education

Please confirm:

• Whether UKHSA was consulted by the Department for Education regarding radiofrequency exposure for children before WiFi 6E was mandated under the Connect the Classroom programme

• If so, please provide:

  • Copies of any advice provided

  • Any risk assessments

  • Any internal correspondence relating to this consultation

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4. Research Relied Upon by UKHSA

Please provide:

• A list of all research on radiofrequency electromagnetic fields commissioned or relied upon by UKHSA

• From January 2018 to the date of this request

• Including the funding source for each piece of research

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5. Correspondence With Industry

Please provide:

• Any correspondence between UKHSA officials and representatives of:

  • Telecommunications companies

  • The WiFi Alliance

  • ICNIRP

  • Hardware manufacturers

• Regarding radiofrequency safety standards for children

• From January 2020 to the date of this request

If any part of this request is refused

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Please specify:

• The exemption relied upon

• Why it applies

• Whether a partial response can be provided

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Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

 

 

 

LETTER 12 — FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST TO THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

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What this letter does:  This forces the Information Commissioner’s Office to reveal what they know about cloud‑managed WiFi systems in schools and whether they have concerns about children’s data being collected.

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What to expect back:  Internal assessments, correspondence, and guidance documents.

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Timescale: 20 working days

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⭐ LETTER 12 — FOI REQUEST TO THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE (ICO)

 

Subject: Freedom of Information Request — School WiFi Data Processing, DPIAs, and Cloud‑Managed Systems

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Dear Freedom of Information Officer,

I am making a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act. I am requesting information relating to the Information Commissioner’s Office’s oversight of cloud‑managed WiFi systems used in schools, including systems operating in the 6‑gigahertz frequency band (WiFi 6E) under the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom programme.

Because these systems collect continuous data on children’s devices, and because parents have not been provided with the required documentation at school level, transparency is essential.

Please provide the following:

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1. ICO Review of Cloud‑Managed WiFi Systems

Please confirm:

• Whether the ICO has reviewed or assessed Cisco Meraki’s data processing arrangements with UK schools

• Whether the ICO has reviewed or assessed data processing arrangements of other cloud‑managed WiFi providers

• The outcome of any such reviews

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2. DPIAs Submitted to the ICO

Please provide:

• Confirmation of whether any schools or multi‑academy trusts have submitted Data Protection Impact Assessments to the ICO relating to cloud‑managed WiFi systems

• If so, how many DPIAs have been submitted

• Whether any concerns were raised by the ICO

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3. Correspondence With the Department for Education

Please provide:

• Any correspondence between the ICO and the Department for Education regarding data protection obligations of schools in connection with the Connect the Classroom programme

• From January 2022 to the date of this request

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4. Correspondence With WiFi Management Providers

Please provide:

• Any correspondence between the ICO and:

  • Cisco Systems

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  • Other cloud‑managed WiFi providers

• Regarding data processing arrangements with UK schools

• From January 2022 to the date of this request

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5. ICO Guidance

Please provide:

• A copy of any ICO guidance specifically addressing:

  • Cloud‑managed WiFi systems in schools

  • Data protection obligations of schools as data controllers

  • Monitoring of children’s devices through school networks

If any part of this request is refused

Please specify:

• The exemption relied upon

• Why it applies

• Whether a partial response can be provided

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Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

 

 

 

LETTER 13 — EMAIL TO YOUR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

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What this letter does:  This raises the issue politically. It forces your Member of Parliament to acknowledge the concerns, ask questions, and potentially challenge the government. It puts the issue on the parliamentary record.

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What to expect back:  A written reply from your Member of Parliament.

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Timescale: 10–20 days

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⭐ LETTER 13 — EMAIL TO YOUR MP (CONSTITUTIONAL & PARENTAL RIGHTS CONCERNS)

 

Subject: Urgent — Children’s Digital Rights, WiFi 6E in Schools, and the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act

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Dear [MP’s Name],

I am writing to you as your constituent and as a parent of children attending school in [Area]. I am raising urgent concerns about three converging government programmes that directly affect children’s health, privacy, education, and rights:

1. The rollout of WiFi 6E (6‑gigahertz wireless systems) in schools

2. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act

3. The expansion of digital identity and age‑assurance systems for children

These programmes are being implemented simultaneously, without clear public explanation, and without adequate parliamentary scrutiny.

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⭐ 1. WiFi 6E in Schools — Health, Safety, and Transparency Concerns

The government is spending hundreds of millions of pounds installing WiFi 6E, which operates in a new, higher‑frequency band (6 GHz), in schools across England under the Connect the Classroom programme.

Key concerns:

• No independent health impact assessment on children was required before deployment.

• The World Health Organization’s cancer research agency classifies radiofrequency radiation as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.

• A review of 100 studies found 93 cases of oxidative stress, DNA damage, and biological disruption.

• An analysis of 2,200+ studies found 68.2% reported biological or health effects.

• Children absorb more radiofrequency energy due to thinner skulls and developing tissues.

• France, Belgium, Israel, and Cyprus have taken precautionary action on WiFi in schools.

• The UK is doing the opposite — installing the newest, highest‑frequency systems at scale, starting with the most disadvantaged schools.

Parents have not been consulted, and schools cannot produce the required risk assessments or data‑protection documentation.

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⭐ 2. Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act — Delegated Powers & Constitutional Concerns

The Act gives the Secretary of State sweeping powers to:

• Restrict children’s digital access

• Set age thresholds

• Impose time limits on platform use

• Amend data‑protection law

• Issue binding digital behaviour rules for children

All by regulation, without new primary legislation.

The Hansard Society warned that these late‑stage amendments raise serious constitutional concerns. The Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee’s 44th Report raised similar concerns.

Peers stated during Lords Committee Stage:

“No Executive should have the power to restrict access to the entire online space without clear limits defined in advance by Parliament.”

This Act affects children’s freedom of expression, privacy, education, and family life — yet these powers were not subject to full democratic scrutiny.

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⭐ 3. Digital Identity Infrastructure — Children’s Data and Mandatory Verification

At the same time:

• GOV.UK One Login now has over 11 million users

• A GOV.UK digital wallet is being developed

• Age assurance for social media requires verified identity

• Schools are being made the hub of connectivity control, device control, and potentially identity verification

This creates a national digital identity system for children, without public debate.

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⭐ What I am asking you to do

Please:

1. Raise parliamentary questions about the health and safety assessments conducted before WiFi 6E was mandated in schools.

2. Raise questions about the constitutional concerns identified in the DPRRC 44th Report.

3. Write to the Secretary of State requesting clarity on the digital identity plans for school‑age children.

4. Support calls for an independent child health impact assessment before further WiFi 6E installation proceeds.

5. Request publication of all risk assessments, DPIAs, and governance documentation relating to Connect the Classroom.

I have detailed research, primary sources, and FOI targets available if your office would find them useful.

I look forward to your response.

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Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

Constituent of [Constituency]

 

 

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LETTER 14 — EMAIL TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

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What this letter does:  This escalates the issue to the parliamentary committee responsible for human rights. It forces them to consider whether children’s rights are being breached by the new laws and technology rollout.

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What to expect back:  A formal acknowledgement and possible follow‑up questions.

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Timescale: 2–6 weeks

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⭐ LETTER 14 — EMAIL TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

 

Subject: Evidence Submission — Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act & WiFi 6E in Schools

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Dear Joint Committee on Human Rights,

I am writing to submit evidence regarding the human rights implications of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, the rollout of WiFi 6E in schools, and the expansion of digital identity and age‑assurance systems for children.

These programmes, taken together, raise significant concerns under the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights.

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⭐ Summary of Human Rights Concerns

Article 8 — Right to Private and Family Life

• The statutory phone ban gives school staff power to search children and confiscate phones without suspicion or judicial oversight.

• Phones contain the most intimate personal data a person holds.

• Age assurance requires biometric identity verification of children at population scale.

• WiFi 6E exposes children to continuous radiofrequency emissions in environments they cannot leave.

Article 10 — Freedom of Expression

• Social media restrictions for under‑16s limit access to information, news, community, and political discourse.

• No Article 10 compatibility assessment has been published.

Article 14 — Discrimination

• WiFi 6E rollout began in the most disadvantaged schools under the RISE programme.

• Children in state schools cannot avoid the RF environment.

• Children from disadvantaged backgrounds face the greatest impact with the least recourse.

Article 2, Protocol 1 — Right to Education

• The Act tightens phone bans in schools while also tightening oversight of home education.

• This restricts parents’ ability to choose educational environments aligned with their beliefs about safety, privacy, or digital exposure.

Delegated Powers — Constitutional Concern

• The Act transfers fundamental civil rights decisions from Parliament to the Executive.

• The Hansard Society and the DPRRC have raised serious concerns about this.

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⭐ Scientific and International Evidence

This submission is supported by:

• WHO/IARC classification of radiofrequency radiation as possibly carcinogenic

• Review of 100 studies showing 93 cases of oxidative stress

• Analysis of 2,200+ studies showing 68.2% reporting biological effects

• Evidence that children absorb more RF energy

• BioInitiative Report recommending wired connections in schools

• Concerns from a Harvard paediatric neurologist about impacts on learning, memory, immune function, and metabolism

• Limited long‑term research on 6‑gigahertz frequencies

• Precautionary restrictions in France, Belgium, Israel, and Cyprus

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⭐ Request to the Committee

I respectfully request that the Committee:

1. Investigate the human rights implications of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act.

2. Examine the health and privacy implications of WiFi 6E in schools.

3. Review the compatibility of age‑assurance systems with children’s rights.

4. Consider whether the combined effect of these programmes constitutes a disproportionate interference with children’s rights.

I would welcome the opportunity to submit further evidence if required.

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Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

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LETTER 15 — COMPLAINT TO THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

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What this letter does:  This reports the school for failing to follow data‑protection law. It triggers an investigation into the school’s handling of children’s data and whether they broke the law by installing the system without proper assessments.

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What to expect back:  A case reference number and updates as the investigation progresses.

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Timescale: 1–3 months

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⭐ LETTER 15 — COMPLAINT TO THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE (ICO)

 

Subject: Data Protection Complaint — [School Name] — Absence of DPIA for Cloud‑Managed WiFi System (Including WiFi 6E)

Dear ICO,

I am writing to make a formal data protection complaint regarding the data‑processing practices of [School Name], located at [School Address].

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The school has installed a cloud‑managed WiFi system, including equipment operating in the 6‑gigahertz frequency band (WiFi 6E), under the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom programme.

On [date], I requested a copy of the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) that must be completed before deploying any system that:

• Processes children’s personal data

• Monitors individuals in a publicly accessible area

• Collects device identifiers or network activity

• Uses cloud‑based management platforms

• Involves large‑scale processing of data relating to children

A cloud‑managed WiFi system meets all of these criteria.

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The school has [confirmed that no DPIA exists / failed to respond within one calendar month].

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⭐ Why this is a breach

Under UK data‑protection law, a DPIA is mandatory where processing is likely to result in high risk to individuals, including:

• Monitoring of children

• Large‑scale processing of children’s data

• Use of new technologies

• Cloud‑based systems

• Continuous tracking of devices

Cloud‑managed WiFi systems collect:

• Device identifiers

• Connection logs

• Location‑based data

• Potential browsing activity

• Behavioural analytics

This is systematic monitoring of children in a compulsory environment.

The school is a data controller and has a legal obligation to:

• Conduct a DPIA

• Assess risks

• Mitigate risks

• Document decisions

• Be transparent with parents

It appears these obligations have not been met.

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⭐ What I am asking the ICO to do

Please:

1. Investigate whether [School Name] conducted a DPIA before installing its cloud‑managed WiFi system.

2. Assess whether the Data Processing Agreement between the school and the WiFi management provider meets legal requirements.

3. Consider whether systemic guidance is needed for schools installing cloud‑managed WiFi systems under Connect the Classroom.

4. Confirm whether the school has breached its obligations under UK data‑protection law.

I attach copies of my correspondence with the school.

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Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

 

 

 

LETTER 16 — COMPLAINT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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What this letter does:  This reports the school for failing to carry out a Health and Safety risk assessment. It triggers an investigation into whether the school has broken safety law by installing the system without assessing risks to children.

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What to expect back:  A case reference number and updates from an inspector.

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Timescale: 10–30 days

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⭐ LETTER 16 — COMPLAINT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (HSE)

 

Subject: Health and Safety Concern — WiFi 6E Installation at [School Name]

Dear HSE,

I am writing to raise a formal health and safety concern regarding [School Name], located at [School Address].

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The school has installed wireless infrastructure operating in the 6‑gigahertz frequency band (WiFi 6E) under the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom programme.

Children are legally required to attend school and cannot opt out of the radiofrequency environment created by this system.

On [date], I requested a copy of the Health and Safety risk assessment conducted before installation, specifically addressing radiofrequency exposure for children.

The school has [confirmed that no assessment exists / failed to respond within 20 working days].

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⭐ Why this is a health and safety breach

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Under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, the governing body must:

• Assess risks to all persons on school premises

• Conduct written risk assessments

• Consider vulnerable groups (including children)

• Ensure the environment is safe before exposing children to new hazards

Radiofrequency exposure is a recognised hazard. The World Health Organization’s cancer research agency classifies radiofrequency radiation as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.

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Scientific evidence includes:

• A review of 100 studies showing 93 cases of oxidative stress, DNA damage, and biological disruption

• An analysis of 2,200+ studies showing 68.2% reporting biological or health effects

• Evidence that children absorb more radiofrequency energy

• Limited long‑term research on 6‑gigahertz frequencies

• Precautionary restrictions in France, Belgium, Israel, and Cyprus

Despite this, the school cannot produce a risk assessment.

This appears to be a failure to meet statutory duties.

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⭐ What I am asking HSE to do

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Please:

1. Investigate whether [School Name] conducted an appropriate risk assessment before installing WiFi 6E.

2. Assess whether the governing body has met its legal obligations under health and safety law.

3. Consider whether national guidance is needed for schools installing WiFi 6E under Connect the Classroom.

4. Confirm whether enforcement action is required.

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I attach copies of my correspondence with the school.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]

[Date]

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