Law firm helps principals manage risks
One law firm is helping principals identify dangers which may arise from the execution of daily tasks by staff at primary and secondary schools
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principals lack training, EduTech 2016 & the world’s best public schools
Making news this week: calls for better compliancy training, EduTech 2016 and the world’s best public schools are revealed.
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Principals lack vital compliancy training – experts
The amount of red tape involved in principals’ day-to-day work can have serious legal implications – both for themselves and their schools. The Educator investigates.
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Should people with criminal convictions be allowed to teach?
A tribunal’s ruling recently allowed a convicted drug smuggler to teach in Victorian schools – but some have protested the decision.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principals urge accountability, school fire 'suspicious' & IBAC findings
Making news this week, private schools are urged to be more transparent, a school fire is deemed ‘suspicious’ and IBAC reveals ‘serious’ corruption in Victoria’s DET.
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Principals urge greater private school accountability
There is a large gap in accountability between public and private schools when it comes to reporting requirements, say principals.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top school refutes ‘church takeover’ claims, govt probes Safe Schools
Making news this week, a top school responds to ‘incorrect’ claims, Safe Schools is investigated and principals float a plan to prevent burnout.
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Expectations ‘out of step’ with workload, warn principals
The rate of change in school autonomy and performance expectations is out of step with the administrative burden being placed on school heads, warn principals.
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Principals float ‘quick solution’ to end burnout crisis
While a lot has been said about the problems facing principals, there is a possible solution that deserves serious consideration, principals tell The Educator.
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Dealing with parental complaints: a best practice guide
While all schools have guidelines to deal with parental complaints, how should principals respond to the ‘grey areas’?