Use these resources to implement robust staff conduct and complaints procedures, ensuring that teacher grievances and accusations of harassment or misconduct are treated effectively and professionally.
It’s important that leaders in your school or trust can recognise disclosures which fall under whistleblowing legislation – and know how to respond. Follow this guidance from employment lawyer Ian Deakin
Ensure that all staff, pupils and parents understand how to raise concerns through your whistleblowing policy, which you can tailor using our model document
Download our staff discipline, conduct and grievances procedure document to ensure your school is meeting statutory obligations and communicating them effectively
A code of conduct sets out standards for staff to follow when in and representing the school. Josephine Smith provides an example code of conduct to use in your school
If an allegation has been made which needs a formal investigation, there are steps that should be taken to ensure compliance. Tom Wallace explains the process and provides a checklist
When relationships break down in school, or mistakes are made, often events will need investigating prior to governors hearing a complaint or the matter being referred to an employment tribunal. Heather Mitchell of Browne Jacobson here outlines the procedure for undertaking such an investigation
