It is recommended for Educational Consultants have professional indemnity insurance, to provide them with financial protection against any legal liabilities arising as a result of negligent acts, errors or omissions committed while providing their consultancy services.
- Failure to understand and manage the basic learning needs of a student.
- Negligence in providing support, advocacy and information regarding a child’s progress during placement in a treatment program or school program.
- Providing Incorrect Educational Programs
- Inappropriate evaluation of Educational Programs
- Failure to adequately supervise
- Unreasonable discipline strategies
- Exposure to inappropriate subject matter
- Molestation
- Misdiagnosis of behavioural disorders or medical conditions
- Breach of confidentiality
- Educational malpractice
- Intentionally or unintentionally introducing material that is not age appropriate
- Allowing inappropriate use of the internet