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Recorded Webinar: Responding to Child Safety Concerns and Allegations Against Staff in Schools

PRESENTED BY Ben Tallboys Principal - Russell Kennedy , Melbourne

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Date/Time

30/10/2023

About the Webinar

One of the most challenging aspects of school management is dealing with a school employee who is the subject of allegations alleging assault or concerns for child safety. What processes need to happen? From an employment law perspective, what options are available regarding the future of employment of the concerned staff member both in the immediate and long term? This session provides guidance on this issue and will take a closer look at:

The legal obligations of the school towards both the student and staff members when faced with this situation
What is reportable conduct, and how to comply and balance privacy and disclosure considerations
The different options available to schools depending on the nature of the allegation and any subsequent enquiry, investigation or legal proceeding/s
Case studies

Presented By

Ben Tallboys

Principal, Russell Kennedy Melbourne, Vic

Ben Tallboys is a Principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, and while based in Melbourne has spent the last 12 years providing practical solutions to schools across Australia.

Ben works with principals every day on a range of complex matters concerning staff, including performance-management, at all times placing an emphasis on achieving the best outcomes for the school while avoiding crises and disputes wherever possible. Relevant to today’s topic, Ben has considerable experience in the Fair Work Commission's anti-bullying jurisdiction, having acted for successful employers in three appeals, as well as acting for a school principal in a seven-day hearing in the Fair Work Commission to defend bullying allegations made by a teacher that touched upon performance issues.

Ben is also the legal consultant for the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia and its members.

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

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

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