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All teachers have a duty of care to their students. Teachers
may be held accountable if they have deliberately failed to
follow the safety procedures set by the school, or acted in
an unprofessional, negligent or careless manner that directly
contributes to the incident.
Note: See also Liability
FAQs
References
Hillary Commission. (1996). Legal responsibilities in Outdoor
Pursuits: Guidelines for Educators. (4th ed. pp 10–14).Wellington:
Author.
Ministry of Education (1997). Governing and Managing Schools: A Guide for Boards of Trustees (NAG 5).
Ministry of Education. (1995). EOTC
Guidelines for Good Practice. Wellington: Author.
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