Negligence

Teacher's role in the classroom is to take place of the parents whilst in school. They also must take reasonable action to decrease the likelihood of injury to students. (Queensland teachers union, teachers and law 5th edition page 7)
Three elements to establish a negligence case
*<Tab/>A duty of care was owed
*<Tab/>There was a breach of the duty
*<Tab/>Damages occurred because of the breach
Duty of Care
Two points in order to establish a duty of care
*<Tab/>Should a teacher as a reasonable person foresee the incident?
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