Education and Law – Module 1

Being a school leader is an incredibly rewarding job. However from time to time we encounter issues that will challenge our knowledge of the law and the accompanying policies and guidelines. As well as the Education Act and regulations there is a plethora of additional Acts of law that can impact and direct our decision making and we must be aware of these.

Fortunately WAPPA members can get the answers they need on a daily basis from our member support line; however many of the scenarios we face can be a lot less stressful when we know exactly what the law says we can and can't do as well as having a clear guide to the processes we must follow in our schools.

These short course modules cover the scenarios that principals in WA have recently faced in their schools and explain how they were managed and the outcomes. Most importantly these sessions will give members strategies, templates and tools to set up and use in their schools to manage these situations. These tools are updated regularly and directly related to the policies and guidelines set by our employer. In these short courses you will hear from WAPPA legal counsel, experienced principals, and relevant DoE and Public Sector personnel.

There are two modules in this PL. There is no prerequisite to attend module one or module two

Module One

• Social Media Issues and Guidelines
• Subpoenas
• Interpreting the Family Court Order and Duty of Care
• Violent and aggressive behaviours and the authority of the principal

If you have another topic that you wish to learn more about please contact WAPPA and our legal services team will respond and tailor a workshop according to your needs.