Education and Schools: Information Hub

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Welcome to our Information Hub for Education and Schools- here you can find articles, guides and links to help lead you in the right direction. We hope these will assist you and please get in contact should you need any assistance.

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Free Guide for State Integrated and Private Schools

This guide informs you on the legal framework for schools and of key governance and policy obligations to give your school the best chance at succeeding- email krismorrison@parryfield.com for your free copy

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Tips for ‘For-Purpose’ Groups when Engaging a Lawyer

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For-purpose entities – such as charities, trusts, incorporated societies, and other not-for-profits – play a vital role in New Zealand’s social, cultural, and environmental fabric. Whether your entity is updating governance documents,…
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Key Employment Law Obligations for Schools

School boards are employers which mean they have certain obligations and powers.  They can appoint, suspend, and dismiss staff and the principal.[1]  They have responsibilities under other Acts such as the Employment Relations Act 2000, the…
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Governance and Management of State Schools in New Zealand

State schools, state-integrated schools and kura are governed and managed by a school board.  The board is a Crown entity as it receives public funding and is in the public sector.  A board has no more than 7 members and at least 3 parent…
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Additional free resources that you may find helpful:

Charities Legal Handbook

Navigating Re-registration for Incorporated Societies

Navigating Claims of Historical Abuse in Care

Historical abuse in care is a saddening part of the story of some state and faith-based care institutions.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has been working hard to investigate what happened between 1950-1999 in order to inform how state and faith-based care can be improved. Some faith-based institutions are now grappling with how to address claims of historical abuse in care.

Information on legal support in responding to claims of historical abuse in care, including our Best Practice Guide, can be found below.

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