Whistleblowing 101 for Schools
Is your school equipped to handle whistleblowing concerns?
Join us for an essential webinar tailored to education leaders and professionals, addressing the critical topic of whistleblowing within the UK education sector. Hosted by our Head of Education Team and Solicitor, Jane Hallas, this session will provide crucial insights and guidance on navigating whistleblowing effectively in educational settings.
25 April, 9.00 - 10.00 am
Overview
WorkNest statistics show a 23% increase in whistleblowing cases from 2022 to 2023.
It’s important that employees can report illegal acts and other serious wrongdoings committed by their employer, or by other employees, without fearing repercussions.
For employers, whistleblowing claims are much more complex and riskier than an average claim. In addition to ambiguity over what constitutes ‘whistleblowing’, there’s also the prospect of potentially unlimited compensation.
What's on the agenda?
Hosted by our Head of Education Team and Solicitor, Jane Hallas, our upcoming Education Breakfast Briefing will provide you with insights and guidance to help you address the complexities of whistleblowing.
During this 60-minute session, you will learn:
- Employers’ legal duties: Learn the legal obligations and responsibilities surrounding whistleblowing within the education sector, including the requirements for academies and MATs as well as the independent sector.
- What does and doesn’t count as whistleblowing: Gain clarity on what constitutes whistleblowing and what should be dealt with as a grievance – a crucial distinction for both employers and employees.
- Potential problems and pitfalls: Understand how to overcome common obstacles and avoid legal risks when dealing with whistleblowers, including automatic unfair dismissal claims, claims for detriments, and other potential liabilities.
Get your whistleblowing questions answered
If you have a specific query, submit it via the registration form so that Jane can review it in advance – we’ll aim to answer as many as possible during the session.
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Webinar review
“Having attended a few WorkNest webinars, I am always impressed with the no-nonsense, well-balanced guidance they provide. Their advice gives me confidence to deal with situations that may arise in an appropriate way and the fact that they follow up with answers to all the questions posed during the webinar is an added bonus.”
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