Recent Developments in Education Law

Education law can be complex, and is vitally important, affecting thousands of pupils, parents and teachers on a daily basis. Two recent pieces of legislation have changed and will change education law dramatically. This afternoon seminar provides an introduction to the changes brought about by the:

· Human Rights Act 1998; and

· Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. (Scotland) Act 2000

The seminar will be of interest to teachers, social workers, school board members, pupils, teachers and all those who advise them..

Speakers: Lorraine Johnston, Scottish Executive Education Department (School Standards and Improvement Division)

Sandra McGuire, Children’s Rights Solicitor, Govan Law Centre

Date: Tuesday 24 April 2001, 2.00-4.00pm

Venue: Hills Trust Community Resource Centre, 121 Langlands Road, Glasgow

Cost: Solicitors, Statutory bodies, etc £35

Voluntary Organisations £25

Individuals outwith the Govan area £10

Govan residents FREE

Cancellation policy: The full fee will be due for all places cancelled within 7 days of the seminar.

Govan Law Centre is a community controlled organisation which exists to tackle unmet legal needs within the Greater Govan area and other areas of deprivation as determined by the Management Committee. It is a registered charity SCO30193. It is partly funded by Glasgow City Council. Its legal work is undertaken by the independent legal practice of Mike Dailly Solicitors. The Children’s Rights Project is funded through the Greater Govan Social Inclusion Partnership.

Govan Law Centre, 47 Burleigh Street, Glasgow, G51 3LB

Tel: 0141 440 1687 Fax: 0141 401 8430