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Recorded Webinar: Are Student Behaviour Policies Worth the Paper They Are Written On?

One of the most significant challenges for schools is managing the behaviour of students and ensuring it is undertaken in a consistent manner. The key for this is to have an effective and comprehensive behaviour management policy. This session will examine the key foundations and
PRESENTED BY Jennifer Parkes Partner - Hicksons Lawyers , Newcastle

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About the Webinar

One of the most significant challenges for schools is managing the behaviour of students and ensuring it is undertaken in a consistent manner. The key for this is to have an effective and comprehensive behaviour management policy. This session will examine the key foundations and principles for behaviour policies and provide a guide to successful development and implementation, including:

  • Legal requirements for behaviour management, discipline and policies
  • Ultimate authority and responsibility for behaviour management
  • Why behaviour policies often fall by the wayside
  • The policy purpose and focus - discipline, punishment or prevention?
  •  Input from teachers, senior leaders and the school community
  • What should be in a behaviour policy? Key statements and procedures
  • A focus on investigations fairness and consequences
  • Incorporating behavioural standards into the school community through communication, training, KPI’s and more
  • Policy review and assessment

Presented By

Jennifer Parkes
Partner, Hicksons Lawyers Newcastle, NSW

Jennifer is a litigation lawyer, with over 15 years’ experience, who specialises in education, discrimination, privacy and workers compensation matters. She has extensive experience in preventing and resolving legal issues with a core focus on discrimination in the secondary and tertiary education sector.

Jennifer’s experience and thorough approach allows her to address matters in the most effective way and to negotiate an alternative resolution to the dispute, avoiding the need for litigation and preserving her clients’ reputation while minimising their risk exposure.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for senior executives from private and independent schools, around Australia, along with their advisors. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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