The seminar is aimed at all those who are involved in undertaking investigations in their role, with the use of practical examples and case studies.

Areas Covered:

• The role of an investigating officer
• How to undertake a fair and lawful investigation
• Identifying and gathering relevant evidence
• Taking witness statements (including from reluctant witnesses and pupils)
• Handling sensitive safeguarding or criminal allegations and the interplay with the police or external agencies
• Disclosure and sharing of information under the GDPR​

Why Should You Attend?​

There are numerous situations where schools may find an investigation is required:

• A member of staff raises a grievance or uses the school’s whistleblowing procedure to raise a concern
• An allegation is made against a member of staff which might lead to a disciplinary hearing
• A parent raises a complaint and invokes the formal stage of the school’s complaints policy
• A pupil makes a disclosure which raises a concern about potential bullying or peer on peer abuse​

Speakers:

• Tabitha Cave
• Alice Reeve
• Simon Martin

We hope you are able to join us. If you have any queries, please contact the Events team.