Third Annual Schools Law on the Gold Coast Conference

Our annual schools law conference (held in Melbourne in May every year) is one of our most popular conferences and that is why we repeat this event at the Gold Coast in August 2019 for all those who couldn’t get to Melbourne. This year’s conference examines some of the key regulatory and legal issues private school administrators face, including child safety, digital risks and financial governance. It also shines a spotlight on difficult employment law issues schools grapple with, 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

• Staff, Social Media and Misconduct

• Good Governance and Protecting Funding Arrangements

• Reputation Wars: Managing the Fallout When a Crisis Occurs

Looking after the Staff

• Effective Management of Under-performing Staff

• Managing the Complexities of the Principal and Board Relationship

• Conducting a Valid Workplace Investigation: A Practical Guide

Emerging Issues

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

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