In-service training

We present in-service training seminars throughout Australia for school boards, teachers and school administrators at their schools on topics such as:

  • Governance and Legal Issues
  • A School's Duty of Care
  • Child Protection
  • Privacy
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Risk Management

Emil Ford & Co has received these comments following separate presentations:

"I am writing to congratulate you on the delivery of Schools and Teachers as Legal Targets. The course participants commented very favourably on the delivery of the course. Congratulations and thanks for your work on the day."

"I would like to thank you for the workshop you presented on Friday. The feedback was really good and the staff that attended enjoyed the time spent together. Your presentation was calm and informative and did not put the fear of god into all of us as some in the past and gave for some good discussion."


 

Testimonials:

Some feedback from recent seminars:

Canberra Goulburn Diocesan Schools' Council Seminar (August 2009):

On behalf of the Chair and members of the Diocesan Schools' Council, I write to thank you most warmly for addressing our seminar on Saturday.  Your topic was of vital interest to our school board members and the way you presented gave them much food for thought and pointed them in the right direction.

 

UNSW School Law Update (June 2009):

“Concise information and practical advice.”

“Clear and important info”.

“Interesting and very helpful”.

“David is a classy presenter”.

“Thorough and constructive”.

“Practical and easy to follow”.

“High quality, clear presentation”.

The Independent Schools Leadership Centre
(ISLC Masterclass Series) "Schools and the Law"
(May 2009)

"David was extremely well prepared for this session. His manner in presenting was engaging and enlightening to me! Thoroughly enjoyed this session!"

"It provided some good practical uses and examples. His solutions and suggestions were well presented".

"Outstanding presentation - well researched, thought provoking and helpful."

"Good presentation of a relatively dry topic - helpful examples provided and 'easy to listen to' presentation style".

ACELTwilight Meeting (April 2009):

"On behalf of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, Sydney Chapter, I would like to sincerely thank you for presenting at our Twilight meeting. I do appreciate the time and effort that you obviously put into your very professional presentation and the enthusiasm showed in the delivery. The topic was highly relevant to educators, as indicated by the number and range of participants at the meeting."

UNSW CLE/CPD seminar: School Law Update (June 2008):

"My favourite, enjoyed the relaxed presentation style and the easy slides, always an interesting area."

"Polished presenter who knows his stuff".

"I can see clearly why David is described as a legend in the field".

"Good engagement with audience".