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Issues covered include: Mental Health and Your Staff, Dealing with Competency Issues and Allegations of Bullying Staff, Breaches of the Employment Agreement, The Health and Safety at Work Act 4 years on, Insights from the New Zealand School Trustees Association, Managing Staff Misconduct on Social Media, Protection from Parents, Insights from the Teaching Council
The school environment is a minefield of employment, governance and protection legal issues so it is crucial you know how to respond quickly, lawfully and effectively when they arise. Hear from leading experts in education, the New Zealand Schools Trustees Association and the Teaching Council in this information packed Conference. Gain practical insights into employment law issues and develop strategies to address school governance, manage staff behaviour and deal with difficult parents professionally.
Attend and earn 7 CPD hours
Critical Employment Issues Affecting Schools
Chair: Kaylene Macnee, Principal, Pinehaven School
9.00am to 10.00am: Medical Incapacity Affecting School Staff: Mental Health and Your Staff
Managing employee’s anxiety, depression and other mental illness is increasingly an issue for employers, requiring care and proactive management.
Presented by Johanna Drayton, Partner and Jordan Boyle, Associate, Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law
10.00am to 11.00am: Dealing with Competency Issues and Allegations of Bullying Staff
Presented by Geoff Davenport, Barrister, Capital Chambers
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Breaches of the Employment Agreement: What you Need to Know
Presented by Andrea Pazin, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay
12.15pm to 1.15pm: The Health and Safety at Work Act 4 years on: Are our Schools Safer?
Presented by Sarah Townsend, Partner, Duncan Cotterill
School Governance, Staff Misconduct and Protection from Parents
Chair: Ross Sinclair, Principal, Hutt Valley High School
2.00pm to 2.45pm: Insights from the New Zealand School Trustees Association
A valuable insight from the New Zealand School Trustees Association on issues relating to school governance and management.
Presented by Elise Adams, Chief Executive Officer and Lorraine Kerr, President, The New Zealand School Trustees Association Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
2.45pm to 3.30pm: Managing Staff Misconduct on Social Media
Presented by Sianatu Lotoaso, Senior Solicitor, Simpson Grierson
3.30pm to 3.45pm Afternoon Tea
3.45pm to 4.30pm: Protection from Parents
Presented by James Pullar, Partner, Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors
4.30pm to 5.15pm: UPDATE AND INSIGHTS FROM THE TEACHING COUNCIL
Receive a critical and timely update on matters that have been brought before the Teaching Council and take away lessons and key learnings that can be applied to your school.
Presented by Rex Smith, Manager of Professional Responsibility, Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
InterContinental Wellington
Level 1, 2 Grey Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Directions
The Intercontinental is a 2 min walk from Lambton Quay which has a number of buses going to airport and suburbs. It's a 10 min walk to the nearest train station. Taxis are also available downstairs at the hotel entry.
Parking
Limited valet parking available at $20 per day. Additional parking available at Wilson Parking with $5 per half hour and $22 for early-bird.
Parking is not included in the registration fee and price is subject to change.