How to avoid the most common discrimination claim
A leading education lawyer offers his advice so schools can avoid a potentially costly mistake
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Being friendly with students: where is the line – Part 3
In the third of this three-part series, The Educator speaks to a lawyer about how to navigate the legal nuances of student-teacher relationships
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: School stabbing, Minister dumped & school enrolment figures revealed
Making news this week, teachers and students stabbed at a Sydney school, a state education minister loses his job and school enrolment figures are revealed
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Stabbing evokes stark reminders for principals
The shocking events in Bonnyrigg High School yesterday serve as a reminder to principals to be familiar with their critical response policies
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Parents behaving badly online
It’s not just physically threatening conduct which can land parents in hot water. Their behaviour online, including social media channels, may also find them facing legal action.
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Legal risks you need to be aware of – part 2
Principals face a range of legal risks that threaten their schools with financial and reputational damage. In part two of a two-part series, the experts reveal a few of the risks they need to watch out for.
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Mitigate and manage: The legal risks you must be aware of
Australian society is becoming increasingly litigious – and that includes the education sector. In the first of a two-part series, The Educator outlines the potential legal risks to be aware of.