Stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions and expulsions Being sent home for health reasons When can I be sent home for health reasons? Education and Training Act 2020, s 77; Health Act 1956 (“communicable disease”) The principal can send you home if they think you…
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Stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions and expulsions Private schools: Suspensions and expulsions Discipline in private schools is decided by each school’s own rules and processes. You can expect the school to behave fairly and reasonably – this is implied by your enrolment agreement with…
Information and privacy What this chapter covers Getting information from the school Your right to get information the school has about you, and information for parents and whānau wanting information from the school about their child Privacy The responsibility of the school…
Information and privacy Getting information from the school Can I get access to my school records and other information? Privacy Act 2020, ss 22 (principle 6), 53, 55(1), 56(1)I, 46(2) Yes, you’re entitled to access to your school records and other information…
Information and privacy Privacy Schools collecting your information What information can my school have about me? Privacy Act 2020, s 22 (principle 1) Schools can only collect information that’s necessary for a school-related purpose. This would include: your academic records from previous…
Whānau and schools What this chapter covers Your rights as parents and whānau Receiving school reports and information for separated parents about schooling arrangements Trespassing When you can be banned from school grounds
Whānau and schools Your rights as parents and whānau The legal definitions of parents, guardians and caregivers Schools are only legally required to respond to parents and guardians. The Education Act defines “parent” as a mother, father or guardian. This doesn’t include…
Whānau and schools Trespassing Can I be banned from school grounds? Trespass Act 1980, ss 3-5 Yes. There are two kinds of trespass notices: warnings to leave warnings to stay off. Both kinds can be given either verbally or in writing. They…
Raising concerns and making complaints What this chapter covers Tips for talking to the school Practical things you can do to engage with the school or when you’re attending a meeting and sample letter templates to ask for information about a stand-down…
Raising concerns and making complaints Tips for talking to the school Overview If you would like to raise something with the school (for example a concern, an issue or propose a change), it’s usually a good idea to talk directly to the…
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