In this week’s presentation, my friend and colleague, Mark Butlin, discusses some of the key aspects of the law that teachers need to be aware of.
During my career, I was very lucky not to have had any legal proceedings brought against me or any of my teachers. This does not, however, mean that things did not take place that could have led to such proceedings, particularly in terms of injury to students or supervision matters.
What particularly concerns you in relation to legal matters and being a teacher? Do you have any key concerns?
Yes, I do have concerns and as Mark said in the video, most teachers do have concerns. All you can really do is ensure that you behave appropriately and follow the procedures and then just hope for the best. Like the case that was discussed where the bully hurt another student’s back by throwing them. The teachers and school were cleared however there would have been lots of stress caused in the meantime.