The aim of this publication scheme is to set out:
- What information we publish or intend to publish as a matter of course
- How this information will be published
- Whether the information will be available free of charge or on payment
The following publication scheme divides the information published by the The National Archives into seven broad areas with a number of sub-headings under each. The structure of our scheme is described the introduction, under 'Some basic facts about our scheme'. Within that section, the class is defined as the lowest level entry within the scheme.
Who we are and what we do
This category contains information relating to organisational structure and roles and responsibilities. Contact details and guidance on how to visit us is also available here. Some classes contain links to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
What we spend and how we spend it
This category contains financial information relating to income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit. Some classes contain links to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
What are our priorities and how are we doing
This category contains information relating to strategies and plans, organisational performance, audits, inspections and reviews. Some classes contain links to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
How we make decisions
This category contains information relating to how we make decisions and how those decisions are recorded. Summaries of meetings together with reports and papers considered at senior level meetings are available here. Some classes contain link to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Our policies and procedures
This category contains information relating to our policies and procedures for both business and services. Information relating to recruitment policies, customer services and how we make our collections available to the public appears here. Some classes contain link to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Lists and registers
This category contains information relating to lists and registers published by the organisation. Some classes contain link to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
The services we offer
This category contains information about the services we currently provide, including information about our collections and other finding aids, advice and guidance for our users, leaflets and newsletters and opportunities for volunteers. Some classes contain link to the websites of other organisations. The National Archives is not responsible for the content of external websites.
