School Law for New and Aspiring School Leaders
Issues covered include:safety, compliance, disciplinary issues, ill and injured employees, workplace investigations
Description
You’re a newly appointed or aspiring school leader. Or you are an experienced school leader who wants to succeed in your role or mentor and support fellow leaders and colleagues at your school. As a leader it’s crucial that you and your colleagues engage with and understand the fundamental, emerging and evolving legal framework in which schools operate.
For Lawyers
Attend and earn 6 CPD points in Substantive Law
For Teachers
Attend and earn 6 PD points
Attending this conference will contribute 6 hours of Professional Learning addressing the standards as listed from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher registration in South Australia.
4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
7: Engage professionally with colleagues
Session 1
Maintaining a Legally Compliant School
9.00am to 12.15pm: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: A Step by Step Guide to Developing and Maintaining a Legally Compliant School that Creates a Nurturing Pro-Active Culture of Safety and Good Practice
Don’t miss this opportunity to work through practical, real-world scenarios, ask your pressing questions, share your thoughts and experiences, and gain the answers you need for your role.
Explore critical issues including:
- What does the legal duty of care look like in a school setting?
- Identifying the common and uncommon issues that may arise
- How should you approach some of the tricky grey areas?
- What do you do when an issue arises?
- Effectively dealing with risk and safety concerns in your school
- Identifying, assessing and managing risk and safety issues
- What to document, who to notify and what to do
You will leave the program with:
- An update on topical and current legal and risk matters of relevance to teachers, staff and schools
- Practical guidance on what you can and should do to minimise/mitigate risk
Presented by Tony Houey, Lawyer (in another life), Deputy Principal (retired) and Legal Studies teacher (unretired), Pembroke School; Chair of the SA Chapter of ANZELA
Session 2
Navigating Critical Workplace Law Issues in Your School
Chair John Proeve, Executive Director, Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA
1.15pm to 2.15pm: Dealing with Poor Performers and Employee Disciplinary Issues: the Do’s and Don’ts
Managing employee performance and conduct issues can be challenging even without complications like illness, injury or a workers compensation claim. Gain current and practical insights into:
- Performance and conduct management best practice
- Common issues and stumbling blocks to be aware of
- Employer and employee obligations
- Legal risks to bear in mind
Presented by Daria McLachlan, Senior Associate, Sparke Helmore
2.15pm to 3.15pm: When Will I See You Again? A Guide to Managing Ill and Injured Employees
- What are your school’s rights and obligations in relation to managing a long-term ill or injured employee?
- Navigating the big legal risks
- Need more information? Independent medical examinations
- Practical guidance for managing challenging issues
- Communicating with an employee who is away sick
- Paid leave entitlements
- Providing suitable duties
- Impact of WorkCover
Presented by Bridget Nunn, Special Counsel, Thomson Geer
3.15pm to 3.30pm Afternoon Tea
3.30pm to 4.30pm: What You Need to Know About How to Conduct Workplace Investigations
- When and why a workplace investigation is required in your school environment
- Who should be the investigator?
- Navigating the investigation process
- What you need to know about matters such as privilege, confidentiality and the standard of proof
- Tips and traps for school leaders
Presented by Will Snow, Partner, Finlaysons
Venue
Stamford Plaza Adelaide Hotel
Level 2, 150 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
SA
Australia