10th Annual Schools Law and Regulatory Conference e-book

Schools today face a challenging legal environment where every decision can have significant consequences. From workplace conflicts to student safety and regulatory compliance, schools must navigate complex laws while fostering a supportive learning environment. Staying ahead of legal risks and obligations is essential to protect students, staff, and the institution itself.

TEN The Education Network’s 10th Annual Schools Law and Regulatory Conference offers the insights you need to manage these challenges. This year’s program tackles supporting students with disabilities and special needs, cybersecurity threats, and teacher misconduct in the age of social media, equipping schools with the tools to thrive in an increasingly complex legal landscape.

Morning Theme:  Managing Students

• Inclusive Education: Supporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
• Identifying and Managing Problematic and Harmful Student Sexual Behaviour
• Two Homes, One School: Dealing with Family Law Related Issues Affecting Students

Afternoon Theme: Compliance Risks and Challenges

• Ransom Risks and Data Defences: Safeguarding Schools from Cyber Threats
• Gender And Sexuality in Schools: A Delicate Balancing Act
• Make It Worth the Paper It’s Written On: School Enrolment Contracts

Managing People and Performance

• Volunteers: The Beating Heart of a School Community
• Proactive and Meaningful Action: The Practicalities of the Positive Duty Under the Sex Discrimination Act
• Don’t Stand So Close to Me: Teacher Misconduct in the Age of Social Media
• Pass or Fail? Managing Unsatisfactory Teacher Performance