Does your school have a duty of care to students to prevent harm to them from vaping? Alarming new studies show a growing trend in school students using e-cigarettes or 'vapes'. Join an experienced education law expert as they breakdown the need-to-know information on addressing this epidemic in schools. Get across the latest legislative updates, reforms, and reasonable steps to enforce in this practical education law session.
1.00pm to 2.00pm Does a School have a Duty of Care to Students to Prevent Harm to Them from Vaping?
- What is the extent of a school’s Duty of Care?
- Considering the elements of a school’s Duty of Care: foreseeability, probability, the required standard of care (breach) and causation
- Examples of cases where a duty exists ‘outside the school gates’ or after school hours
- Legislative updates, offences and reforms relating to vaping across different jurisdictions
- Reasonable precautions and practical tips to reduce the risk of students’ vaping at school
Presented by Stephanie McLuckie, Associate, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers; Vice President, NSW Chapter, ANZELA
Description
Attend and earn 1 Personal Development Hour
For Teachers:
Attend and earn 1 Professional Development Hours (NSW)
Completing this conference will contribute 1 hour of NSW Education Standards Authority PD addressing 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Ms. Stephanie McLuckie, Associate, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
Stephanie assists clients in the not-for-profit space, practising in the areas of education law, commercial law and employment law. She acts for many independent schools, not-for-profit organisations and charities across a broad range of matters. Stephanie is particularly experienced in advising her independent and religious school clients regarding related party transactions and compliance with the not-for-profit obligations under the State and Commonwealth Education Acts. She often assists schools with registration matters and dealing with regulators. Stephanie regularly assists with the incorporation and registration of new charities, with a focus on governance matters and meeting compliance obligations. She also has experience in large and small property transactions, transfers of land and business, licences and leasing. As an advocate for the value of higher education, Stephanie worked as a tutor in the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which aims to increase access to tertiary education for disadvantaged high school students.
