http://EducationLawIreland.com Running a school isn’t easy with a myriad of potential problems facing school authorities, boards of management, VEC’s on a regular basis.<br /><br />primary-school-law<br /><br />According to Allianz PLC, the 8 key problem areas which require particular attention from schools are as follows:<br /><br />1. Employment law<br /><br />There is a huge volume of employment and equality legislation which impacts on a school. In addition, schools must be aware of circular letters from the DES, statutory instruments containing Codes of Practice, and agreed procedures drawn up between management bodies and trades unions.<br /><br />2. Health and Safety<br /><br />The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005 places significant obligations on Boards of Management.<br /><br />3. Emergency Procedures<br /><br />The Fire Services Act 1981 and Licensing of Indoor Events act 2003 sets out the procedures to be adopted in schools in respect of fire safety.<br /><br />4. Code of Conduct<br /><br />The Education (Welfare) Act 2000 obliges the Board to draw up a code of behaviour for pupils.<br /><br />This also covers the steps to be taken when a pupil’s behaviour falls short of the standard, suspension, and expulsion.
