LC19-59A Legal Update for Schools

Title  " Legal Update for Schools"

 

(1)  Implications of the Admissions to Schools Act 

-Designation of schools to open special classes

- Designation of schools to accept pupils

-Registering pupils without interviewing parents or receiving reports from other schools

 

(2) Student & Parent Charter

-Implications for existing grievance procedures for parents & pupils

 

(3) The Latest Case Law

-Expulsions/Suspensions

-Landmark case in relation to accommodating  an sna with serious disability

-Disciplining a teacher

 

(4) GDPR

Taking photographs in schools

 

David is a former school principal and recent President of IPPN.

He writes a legal diary for both the IPPN and NADP Leadership journals.

David currently works with Mason Hayes Curran solicitors, education division as a training consultant for schools.