Education Law
New Zealand
“Advising and acting for parents, schools, ECEs, tertiary institutions and other educational organisations on all aspects of education law.”
We advise
Tertiary education organisations on regulatory issues and investigations in relation to the TEC and NZQA, including funding issues. We act for tertiary organisations and students (including international students) in relation to student complaints.
Principal, school boards and/or parents in the compulsory schooling sector,(including state integrated, private schools and kura kaupapa Maori) on all schooling issues including parental complaints, investigations, governance and managements disputes, exclusions and expulsions, dealing with custody disputes and Family Court orders, and student health and safety. We have particular experience in bullying prevention and complaints, and special education issues. We act for parents who have unresolved complaints.
Early Childhood Centres (ECEs), home based care organisations and kindergartens on compliance and funding requirements and advocate and negotiate with the Ministry of Education and the Education Review Office to resolve a range of issues.
Education sector organisations and entities including NGOs and trusts.
We also provide public law advice to public entities, and to individuals and organisations dealing with public entities.
If you have any questions,
Please feel free to call us or send us a message