School lawyers write rules for parent WhatsApp groups

Schools are asking lawyers to draw up codes of conduct for parent WhatsApp groups over fears that teachers could take their employers to court over abuse.

Head teachers are said to be concerned that they could be liable if parents use the groups to spread false rumours or espouse racist, sexist or homophobic comments about staff.

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