Education Sector

Issues covered include: Employment, bullying, harassment, social media, dismissal, sick leave, medical certificates, medical incapacity, mental health, governance, school board, Teaching Council, natural justice, New Zealand School Trustees Association, Education Act

Staying on top of the seemingly endless issues affecting your staff, students and school can seem daunting, so we have distilled the most important issues affecting schools rights now. Recent legislative changes affecting physical restraint and seclusion guidelines and privacy, important family issues and employment hot spots will be covered to bring you up to speed on what you need to know.

In this rigorous programme you will hear about the practical implications of Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce Report and other timely updates, suspensions and expulsion, lockdown procedures, dealing with difficult parents, employment essentials you need to know, privacy and online essentials that are imperative for you to know right now. Stay for the afternoon and you will workshop the mechanics of a competent and comprehensive workplace investigations from ‘Oh No! to Let’s go’.

Employment issues are the perennial thorn in the side of many schools. If left unmanaged, things can go wrong – fast and be severely detrimental to your school’s morale, culture and the quality of education. This programme assembles 8 legal experts who will galvanise you with updates, information and tips that can be practically implemented in your school.

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

Issues covered include: Student Discipline, Malicious Complaints: Adults Behaving Badly,Schools in Crisis: When a Commissioner is Appointed, Insights from the Teaching Council, Employment Law Updates , Family Law: Practical Update , Building a Practical Privacy Programme

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.

Receive an essential update on privacy legislation that your school needs to know.

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.

Gain a deeper understanding of the disciplinary process when dealing with different complaints of misconduct, including the investigation process.

A not-to-be-missed opportunity for you to hear the latest updates in 3 critical areas affecting schools; employment and staff, managing physical health and safety, and legislative, case and skills updates. Leading practitioners in the education sector, including specialised education lawyers, a psychologist and the Teaching Council will take you through everything you need to know right now in this information packed day.

213NZA31: A not-to-be-missed opportunity for you to hear the latest updates and critical areas affecting schools including: the knock-on effect of new Education and Training Act, red flags for students and staff relating to social media platform and family law issues, and the complex and at times unpleasant situations that arise during the employment lifecycle. Leading practitioners in the education sector will take you through everything you need to know right now in this information packed day.

212NZW01: Hear from the Teaching Council and leading practitioners and gain practical insights into professional conduct and employment law issues including medical incapacity, the latest employment legislation and cases, workplace investigations and social media in schools. You will develop strategies to manage school governance, student discipline and de-escalate parental complaints. Gain the tools to lead your school lawfully and effectively in 2021.

Led by legal experts in education, health, family and criminal law, and those working with school guidance counsellors at the coalface, you will review current an important legal issues and challenges affecting you. Benefit from an examination of the new privacy law, informed consent and the Counselling Code of Rights, receive an overview and family law legislation you need to know, and guidance on child protection and what to do when you suspect abuse or a child discloses to you. 216NZA08

Hear from leading practitioners working in the education sector and gain practical insights into the latest employment legislation and cases, support staff contracts, dealing with difficult staff and health and safety in schools. Consider care arrangements and the relationship between lawyer for child and schools. Finally, receive best practice tips on working with boards and responding to media in times of crises. 219NZW01

Attend this programme for a timely update on the critical issues affecting your school including employment law, managing performance, health, conflict and compliance to ensure you stay across the latest developments and stay in control. Plus explore the essential concerns of student behavioral issues and the new privacy regime, and gain a timely update on the framework of statutory interveners. WEB219NZA09

Hear from the Teaching Council and leading experts on the latest legal issues impacting your school in 2022. Stay updated on critical employment law concerns including mandatory vaccinations, matters arising in workplace investigations, recent disciplinary tribunal decisions and updates on the Education and Training Act. Plus take a deep dive into complaints and resolving Board issues, the avenues parents are taking to resolve disputes and tips on working with your community constable. 222NZW02

In this rigorous programme tailored especially with school leaders in mind, you will learn how to best protect privacy, information, and your school’s reputation, receive a step-by-step guide to student disciplinary procedures, and discuss practical way to support gender and cultural diversity. Stay for the afternoon and receive best-practice guidance on approaching commercial arrangements and an essential round-up of the latest employment issues that are imperative for your school to know. 223NZA39

Led by experts in education and the law, this programme will take a deep dive into the important legal issues and challenges affecting you in your role as a guidance counsellor. Examine the grey areas of bullying, updates in family law, court processes and youth justice, and how to Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi while meeting your obligations to students. In the afternoon you will receive valuable information on responding to incidents and illegal activity online, and a timely overview of privacy law. 226NZA08

The Education Summit 2022 is your unique opportunity to ensure your school has a strong practical legal understanding. Attend and feel confident responding to health and safety concerns including bullying allegations and medical issues in the workplace. Successfully navigate employment agreements, Information and Privacy Act requests. Explore the legal implications of staff misconduct and social media engagement, plus develop practical tools for your school to survive Family Court concerns. 229NZA12

Work towards creating a harmonious school environment by hearing the latest legal issues affecting your school, its students and faculty. Receive practical knowledge on NZPF legal assistance for principals, employment law updates, standing down, suspension, confiscation, and discipline. Develop rigorous complaints policies and procedures and feel confident responding when parents query. Plus, handle mental health and your staff, working with police, complaints. 229NZW01

You asked, we listened! Led by experts in education and the law, attend and take a deep dive into the important legal issues and challenges affecting you in your role as a guidance counsellor. Examine the grey areas of bullying, updates in court processes and youth justice, and how to Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi while meeting your obligations to students. Plus, gain valuable information on responding to incidents and illegal activity online, and a timely overview of privacy law. 2211NZC01

Attend and understand the legal issues impacting the Education sector. Resolve your concerns about protecting the rights of children, your teaching and your school as this conference dives into the tips to employ and the traps to avoid. Learn how to enforce contract terms, receive an update on WHS considerations and explore how you can respond to actions from the Ministry. Finish the day with a workshop that will explore how to approach staff, parents, and the public relationships and conflict. 232NZW02

In an environment where processes, statutes and policy keep you safe, catch up on the latest information and best practice procedure in this comprehensive education law programme. From understanding the school Boards’ obligations to supporting student rights and diversity, minimising risks of complaints in employment contracts, managing investigations, restraint, confiscation, and surrender, to family court orders, online harm and creating a great culture, set you and your school up for success. 233NZA38

Join our expert panel and explore a range of legal issues critical to excelling in your role as a school guidance counsellor. In the morning, gain insight into maintaining accurate records and legally sharing information to support students involved in criminal activities. The afternoon session will cover pertinent topics such as managing family breakdowns, supporting gender diverse students, and reviewing employment laws and awards relevant to your position. 236NZA05

Employment issues in schools are complex and demand careful attention. Attend and receive your ultimate guide to employment concerns in your school and ensure you handle the next issue that rears its head with a strong legal foundation. Be guided by legal experts in the education sector as they walk you through key family law issues you must be aware of and how best to manage the risk that goes hand in hand with social media and school excursions. 239NZW01

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to get across the latest updates on the critical legal issues impacting schools. Gain clarity on new Code of Conduct, physical restraint rules plus other regulatory requirements in the education space, employment & staff duties & liabilities including managing physical health & safety, & effectively handling social media & reputational risk challenges. Join leading legal & industry experts & unlock the secrets to successfully conquer legal challenges. 239NZA03

Understand the important legal issues and challenges affecting you in your role as a guidance counsellor. Receive guidance and practical insights on family law principles and updates in court processes in the Family Court. OND2211NZC01A2

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The legal risks facing schools today are real and numerous, and so too are the consequences If you ignore them. Back by popular demand, don’t miss your chance to catch up on the latest legal updates impacting the education sector. Build your inventory of practical tips and traps to effectively handle workplace bullying, manage medically unfit employees, WHS, privacy, social media, reputational crisis’, board performance & much more in this jammed packed day tailored for education professionals. 2311NZC01

Tackle the legal issues that appear in your role as a school guidance counsellor head-on. Take a deep dive into the legal frameworks surrounding bullying and discrimination and the steps you can take to protect students. Address the complexities of the digital world, how best to navigate family court orders and parent separation and your role in involving the police. Support yourself as a school guidance counsellor by working through key employment issues, dealing with angry parents & more. 2311NZC02

We know the waters become murky for you and your school when faced with staff engagement on social media concerns plus navigating restructuring, redundancy and performance management issues. That’s why we’ve brought together 7 timely topics to give you the best practical strategies to employ on the ground. Additionally, hear the latest on amendments to the Teaching Council Rules, gain guidance on conflict resolution and how best to work with police. Explore it all at the Education Law Conference! 242NZW01

Delve into the diverse challenges facing schools and learn to manage them within the confines of your legal requirements. From student discipline to navigating the rights of neurodiverse students, you’ll explore complex terrain. Gain effective strategies for managing reasonable complaints from both parents and students. Tackle the complexities of handling short-term and long-term staff illnesses, dealing with questionable behaviour outside of work and the use of CCTV in your school. 243NZA16

Doing what is ‘right’ to protect a child while acting within the guidelines of the law and policy is often easier said than done. Benefit from a detailed look at the changing legislation around LGBTQI+ students in schools, how best to manage bullying and discrimination complaints and how to support young people navigate life online. Gain clarity on your duty to report child abuse, informed consent challenges, & how to walk the tightrope as you balance families, conflict, the courts & your school. 246NZA03

Tackle the 2 more difficult issues in the school environment in a comprehensive & practical manner – the legal implications of student misbehaviour discipline & navigating workplace concerns in the school environment. You will deal with it all: serious misconduct that lurks in the shadows, non-work-related injuries and absences which spiral out of control, & investigations that fall into chaos without direction. As tensions rise, student discipline becomes a serious concern and parents run amok. 249NZW01

What strategies does your school have in place to mitigate the real risks posed by administrative oversights, legal liabilities and reputational damage? Are they up to scratch? Don’t miss your chance to receive a blueprint to navigating the biggest legal landmines effecting schools in Aotearoa as you unpack privacy, data, insurance, dealing with Oranga Tamariki, staff leave & contracts, teacher dismissals, complaints & much more! 249NZA02