Disciplinary Investigations

For senior leaders, middle leaders, business managers and HR

The workshop will be led by Sue Lightburn, a HR professional with over 20 years’ experience in HR and the Education Sector. Sue currently works as an independent HR Consultant in the education sector, working with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts at strategic and operational levels to provide HR support.

How to investigate allegations of misconduct fairly
This interactive practical session will equip you with knowledge and confidence about the legal framework and process, and will look at the risks and pitfalls to avoid when investigating allegations of misconduct. It is suitable for senior leaders in schools and academies.

The Mead Institute’s series of learning that focuses on HR within roles Includes:

• Insight into the legal context in relation to disciplinary including the risk of claims and how to mitigate or prepare
• Informal versus formal, and suspension or not?
• Your role, limitations and expectations
• LADO and Police involvement and considerations
• Investigation meetings
• The Investigation Report
• Hearings and what to expect and prepare for
• Case studies and discussion