Most people know that teachers have legal responsibilities – though few know exactly what they are or how they work in practice. Most teachers don’t know what the exact nature of the authorities and powers they have or how to exercise them – and yet knowledge of these authorities and powers can give them enormous confidence to perform their jobs effectively. 

In this blog, Alan Newland explores a variety of legal issues for teachers and the idea of “loco parentis”. 

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