Educational Law Micro Course 2026

Equip your school leadership and staff with the essential legal knowledge needed for confident, compliant decision-making in today’s educational environment.

What you’ll learn:

• Core obligations under the Education and Training Act 2020 for boards and principals

• Updated health and safety responsibilities tailored for schools

• Privacy and data protection essentials under the Privacy Act 2020, including digital data management

• Key employment law principles for handling staff conduct and investigations

• How to uphold student rights with natural justice and fair discipline

• Best practices for managing searches and restraint in line with current standards

• Integrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations into governance and curriculum

• Clarifying the roles and responsibilities between principals and boards for strong governance

Why choose this course?

• Practical, NZ-specific legal guidance made easy

• Designed for busy school leaders and educators

• Self-paced micro modules fit around your schedule

• Over 600 principals completed the course in 2025, building confidence and reducing legal risk

Enroll today and empower your team with clear, current legal understanding.