Photos in schools Do pupils and students or parents have a right to prevent anyone in school or college from taking and using their photographs? Nicholas Hancox says the answer is usually “No”. The Information Commissioner’s Office issued some advice on photographing children in June 2010 and said: the Data Protection Act does not apply…
Election Law News Schools often have ‘mock elections’ to teach the pupils about the political process. But in many schools, party political activity is illegal. Has you school, or your child’s school, got it right? Find out in Election Law News at www.nicholashancox.co.uk/index.htm
Complaints Against Schools If you are fed up with your child’s school and you want to complain, this is how to do it: 1. Talk to your child’s Class Teacher or Head of Year. They should be able to sort it out for you. 2. Get a copy of the school’s Complaints Policy. The school…
School rules and Education Law School Rule 1 Corporal punishment is illegal in every school. This means no caning, no hitting, no slapping and no throwing of books or other missiles. School Rule 2 Detention during lunchtime is fair, unless your child usually comes home for lunch. Detention after school needs 24 hours’ notice to…
