Complex allegations and safeguarding terminations: How to limit cost, risk and delay
Be empowered to take a realistic approach to risk by understanding the likely outcomes of a dismissal. And, learn how timely, strategic decision-making can limit costs associated with removing unsuitable employees.
This webinar took place on 16 March 2022 and is now available on-demand.
In this webinar, our safeguarding and employment experts come together to discuss:
- Your options as an employer – and the realistic risks attached to each of these
- Delaying the inevitable versus dealing with the issue
- Responsible leadership – how your quick response can protect children and reduce costs
- Be empowered to take a realistic approach to risk by understanding the likely outcomes of a dismissal. And, learn how timely, strategic decision-making can limit costs associated with removing unsuitable employees.
This webinar is suitable for senior leaders operating in an education setting, including CEOs, COOs and CFOs, head teachers and principals, directors and heads of HR, designated safeguarding leads and trustee Chair of Boards.
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Speakers
Ian Deakin
Partner
Ian acts across the full spectrum of employment law issues, including day to day advice and employment tribunal litigation. Ian has a particular interest in TUPE transfers and Service Provision Changes, including insourcing and outsourcing. Ian has worked on a number of cases for our education clients including recently successfully defending a claim against a MAT for race discrimination and unfair dismissal, and another against a school for age discrimination. Ian has also assisted a government department in managing an employment tribunal claim that led to the exit of a difficult employee. In 2016/17 Ian was a Non-Executive Director at the White Rose Academy Trust and regularly presents webinars and seminars on employment related matters.
Ian.Deakin@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2265
Dai Durbridge
Partner
Dai Durbridge specialises in advising schools, academies and other education providers on all pastoral matters, including admissions, exclusions, managing allegations against staff and all safeguarding matters, with a specific interest in vetting and barring. He is a recognised expert and delivers a variety of training and workshops on all pastoral matters.
dai.durbridge@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2105
Contact
Dai Durbridge
Partner
dai.durbridge@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2105
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