Subjects:

Education Law

Contents:

new structures for governing bodies

National Curriculum changes and 14-19 provision

changes to the inspection process

update on disability discrimination and accessibility plans

coordinated admissions schemes

new guidance and cases on discipline, drugs, anti-social behaviour, truancy and exclusions

The National Workload Agreement

delegation of staff discipline and dismissal powers

update on cases relating to negligence

including risk assessment and school visits complaints procedures

School Uniform, including human rights and discrimination issues

business activities

Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosure of records

Now in its 5th edition, Running a School 2004/05: Legal Duties and Responsibilities is the plain English guide to all the law, rules and regulations governing the day-to-day administration of schools. Written and structured specifically for use by all busy education professionals, Running a School 2004/05 is full of up-to-date practical know-how and advice on all the powers and obligtions that you, your staff and your governors need to know about.