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ED55LA: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND THE LAW (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37


Course Overview

Participants examine international and national legislation and case law relevant to schools leaders in Scotland. This will include the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Standards in Scotland's Schools Act 2000, additional support legislation, negligence, the Equality Act 2010, staff disciplinary and grievance procedures, exclusions and the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. Online group discussions and presentations are followed by participants' action research into a legal issue of relevance to their workplace. Support is provided online in group and individual sessions.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Anne Halsall

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The following topics will form the core of the course. Introduction to the Scottish Legal System and sources of law including the UN Convention on the Right of the Child. A head teacher's legal responsibilities, including the duty of care to pupils, staff and others. Legal obligations on school e.g. Standards in Scotland's Schools, Act 2000 and legislative requirements in relation to additional support nnees. Employment law. Non-discrimination against staff, pupils or others. ICT and copyright, data protection and right to privacy.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Participants will be required to submit for summative assessment assignment(s) equivalent to a total of 6,000 words taking account of different reporting formats. Assignments will be criterion-referenced.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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