26TRA856 How to Navigate Parental Complaints
DATE: Monday, 30th November 2026
TIME: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
VENUE: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: Primary/Post Primary Leadership & Teachers
How to navigate Parental Complaints with a special focus on School Staff including the Principal
- How to navigate a complaint and what to expect.
- Why some complaints morph into disciplinary issues?
- The role of the Ombudsman for Children/Teaching Council if any?
- New complaint procedures on the horizon.
Bio of Presenter: David Ruddy

David Ruddy is a former school principal. A barrister, David worked as a consultant with a large legal firm and has extensive experience in the provision of training for schools. He currently lectures with the Law Society and the Kings Inns.
Course Details
| Course Start Date / Time | 30-11-2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 30-11-2026 7:15 pm |
| Fee | FREE |
| Number Hours | 1 hour |
| Speaker | David Ruddy |
| Location | Online |
