School leadership is rewarding, but navigating complex employment issues, sensitive privacy requests, and escalating complaints can feel like a minefield.

Join us for our upcoming breakfast PD where we are delighted to welcome Sarah Townsend, Partner at Duncan Cotterill and specialist in education and employment law. Sarah will lead an interactive and practical session designed to give you clarity, confidence, and actionable tools for your leadership toolkit.

What We’ll Cover:

• Complaints Process & De-escalation: Practical strategies to handle grievances early and keep small issues from turning into big ones.
• Staffing & Employment “Hot Tips”: Managing performance, handling misconduct, tackling day-to-day issues, and knowing exactly when it’s time to escalate.
• IOA & Privacy Requests: How to confidently navigate Official Information Act (OIA)/Privacy requests and Ombudsman inquiries without the headache.

Whether you’re dealing with a tricky situation right now or just want to proactively sharpen your legal know-how, this session will offer down-to-earth advice tailored specifically to primary school leaders.