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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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Being friendly with students: where is the line – Part 2
In the second of this three-part series, The Educator speaks to a state teaching body to navigate the grey areas of this issue
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Being friendly with students: where’s the line?
In the first of this three-part series, The Educator looks at how schools can navigate the often murky boundaries of student-teacher relationships
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Lawyer warns of increasing legal risks for principals
The Educator speaks to Kate Walawski, special counsel at Mills Oakley law firm, about a new legal resource helping principals mitigate legal risks
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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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Mitigating the legal risks of schoolyard bullying
Schools are facing complex legal challenges when it comes to parental complaints about bullying, lawyer Paul O’Halloran tells The Educator.
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How to investigate, discipline and terminate staff in schools
A lawyer shares his insights into how principals can navigate complex issues such as teacher investigations, discipline and dismissal.
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Social media, students and the law
When it comes to students’ online behaviour, school management must know their legal responsibility.
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How can principals mitigate online risks?
A lawyer shares some tips to help principals address issues involving inappropriate websites, abuse on social media and ‘sexting’.
