Q: You have concerns about serious wrongdoing in your school but don’t know what to do. You fear that if you “blow the whistle” then you will be seen as a troublemaker, ignored or possibly even dismissed. What should you do?
Before taking any action, it is important that you understand which procedure to follow so that the school can address and resolve your concerns, and provide you with peace of mind that you have complied with your obligations and are afforded the appropriate legal protection.
Whistleblowing legislation was introduced under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (“the Act”) to encourage employees to come forward with disclosures of criminal behaviour or malpractice, without the fear of reprisal or dismissal.
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