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This series will cover some of the most important legal issues affecting schools, 1 hour at a time until the end of 2020. Hear from leading education lawyers and gain practical, up-to-date insights into family law, employment law and staff misconduct, privacy, online and social media issues and bullying. Watch live online to interact with the speakers and other delegates or register for the on-demand to watch the webinar at a time that suits you.
Attend and earn 5 PLD hours
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
Friday, 24 July 2020
Attend and you will receive essential tips and strategies for managing an incident of staff misconduct on social media in your school.
Chair: Andrea Pazin, Senior Associate, Bell Gully
9.30am to 10.30am: Social Media in Schools: Managing Staff Misconduct
Presented by Bronwyn Heenan, Senior Solicitor, Simpson Grierson
Friday, 28 August 2020
Gain a robust understanding of family law issues and the different types of family law court orders that you will encounter in your school.
Chair: Kaylene Macnee, Principal, Pinehaven School
9.30am to 10.30am: Family Law for Schools: Understanding Family Issues and Orders
Presented by Ian Telford, Barrister, Quadrant Chambers
Friday, 16 October 2020
Receive an essential update on privacy legislation that your school needs to know.
Chair: Fiona McMillan, Senior Associate, Anderson Lloyd; Legal Advisor to the NZPF Principals' Advice and Support Scheme
9.30am to 10.30am: A New Privacy Act for 2020: Update on Education and Privacy
Presented by Kathryn Dalziel, Barrister, Walker Street Chambers
Friday, 30 October 2020
Attend and equip yourself with the skills to manage and effectively deal with a report of bullying and harassment by an employee at your school.
Chair: Andrea Pazin, Senior Associate, Bell Gully
9.30am to 10.30am: Dealing with Employee Allegations of Bullying and Harassment in Your School
Presented by Geoff Davenport, Barrister, Capital Chambers
Friday, 13 November 2020
Gain a deeper understanding of the disciplinary process when dealing with different complaints of misconduct, including the investigation process.
Chair: Rex Smith, Manager, The Teaching Council
9.30am to 10.30am: Understanding the Disciplinary Process: Misconduct of Teachers and School Staff
Presented by Ashley-Jayne Lodge, Partner, Cavell Leitch