govan law centre

seminar

Basic Education Law Course Increased media interest in education and schooling, as well as a steady increase in education-related litigation mean that the profile of Scots education law has never been higher. The actions and decisions of teachers and other professionals working within education are increasingly subjected to judicial scrutiny. Those who advise children and parents require a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation and case law. It is however  difficult to access these is a user friendly format. Programme:  Week 1:  Parental rights and responsibilities in relation to education    Home education Week 2: Placing requests Financial assistance Week 3:  Exclusion Week 4:  Special Educational Needs Week 5:  Bullying Human Rights implications will be fully considered where they arise. Speakers:  Sandra McGuire, Children’s Rights Solicitor, Govan Law Centre Iain Nisbet, Solicitor, Govan Law Centre Iain Gault, Reporter, Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration Dates:          Tuesdays  4, 11, 18, 25 September, and 2 October 2001  Venue:         Hills Trust Community Resource Centre, 121 Langlands Road, Glasgow Cost:           Solicitors, Statutory bodies, etc       £150 (or £35 per session) Voluntary Organisations               £100 (or £25 per session) Parents                                       £30 (or £10 per session) Govan residents                           FREE Cancellation policy: Cancellation policy: Full refund where cancellation is received within 2 weeks of the event; after this point 90% refund is payable; however, no refund is payable for cancellations received or intimated on the date of the event.  The Children’s Rights Project is funded through the Greater Govan Social Inclusion Partnership.