Make It Make Sense - Escalating Injustices At School - What Steps Should Parents Follow

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Injustices that happen at school to learners (ie: bullying, harassment, racism, violence etc) continue to come into the spotlight. when injustice happens to your child, the matter might need to be escalated above the jurisdiction of the principle and it can feel like a maze, understanding the difference between the school governing body, and the department of education. In light of the racism case at Pretoria Girls High School, today we help parents understand how they can escalate such matters, as well as the scope of authority that SGB’s and the Department of Education has in these situations.
5 Aug 2024 English South Africa Music · Comedy

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