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Recorded Webinar: Don’t Stand So Close to Me: Teacher Misconduct in The Age of Social Media

Recent news coverage has highlighted that training and compliance will not always be effective in preventing teachers from crossing professional boundaries with students in terms of misconduct. In this session, attendees will explore: The role of the teacher: special category o
PRESENTED BY Annie Smeaton Partner - Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

Recent news coverage has highlighted that training and compliance will not always be effective in preventing teachers from crossing professional boundaries with students in terms of misconduct. In this session, attendees will explore:

  • The role of the teacher: special category of employment and obligations of fidelity, loyalty and trust
  • What constitutes misconduct? Sexual misconduct, misuse of social media and inappropriate communications with students
  • In what scenarios might misconduct occur?
  • Formal reporting or school yard whispers: identifying and investigating misconduct
  • Strategies for identifying, investigating and resolving misconduct.
  • In what circumstances might misconduct warrant termination of employment?

Presented By

Annie Smeaton
Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers Brisbane, Qld

Annie is a passionate advocate for her clients with many years of experience in all aspects of employment, industrial, anti-discrimination and school law.

Annie is a recognised expert in her field of law in both Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers.

Annie acts for large corporations and institutions as well as employers in the SMEs market, covering transport and logistics, manufacturing, energy, health and medical services and the professional services industries. Annie acts for a large range of independent schools, training institutions and institutions in the pre-university market. Annie also undertakes employment and regulatory law work in the health sector including for insurers of registered medical practitioners.

 

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.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

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, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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