Publisher's Synopsis
In the wake of the recent Education Reform Acts, this new book meets an urgent need for a clear statement as to where teachers stand from a professional and legal point of view.;In plain English it clarifies such vital matters as recruitment procedures, the legal basis of terms and conditions of service, grievance and disciplinary procedures, dismissal of teachers, union membership, sexual, racial and other discrimination, absences from duty, negligence, the concept of in loco parentis, and numerous other sensitive and timely matters. The only guide to take full account of the impact of recent legislation, it will be essential reading for all primary and secondary school teachers, head teachers, heads of department, school governors, lecturers in education, inspectors, advisers, concerned parents, PTA members, community representatives, solicitors and barristers, Citizens Advice Bureaux, and student teachers entering the profession.;Complete with checklists, sample documents and essential reference information.
