8.3 Discipline and Dismissal
8.3.1 The following principles are to be followed when dealing with disciplinary matters:The employee must be advised of the right to request representation at any stage.The employee must be advised in...
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Title has changed: Special Education Update – modernising learningimproving education for learners needing additionalsupportSpecial Education UpdateUpdate Action PlanProgress since January 2016Local...
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