Fourth Annual Schools Law and Regulation Conference

Private school administrators face a raft of legal and regulatory challenges. Our 2019 conference examines some of these key issues, including child safety, digital risks and financial governance. It also shines a spotlight on difficult employment law issues schools may face, including workplace investigations, managing underperforming staff and regulating social media use.

Looking After the Students

• Managing Child Abuse Claims in the New Regulatory Landscape

• Child Safety in the Digital World

• Homestays, Child Safety and a School’s Duty of Care

Looking After the School

• Anti-Discrimination Law: Minimising Your Risks in an Uncertain Landscape

• Privacy and Data Breaches: Key Imperatives in the School Environment

• Financial Good Governance, Related Parties and Protecting Funding Arrangements

• Managing the Maelstrom: Legal Reputational Fallout When “an Incident” Occurs

Looking After the Teachers

• Effective Management of Under-performing Staff

• Staff, Social Media and Misconduct

• Conducting a Valid Workplace Investigation: A Practical Guide

Emerging Issues

• Managing the Complexities of the Principal and Board Relationship

• The Parent Trap: Managing High Conflict Family Situations in the Playground