Independent investigations
Workplace and professional-conduct investigations across education, social services and health, conducted within the relevant legislative and policy frameworks, and trusted by Boards.
Learn moreFor New Zealand teachers and schools
Professional boundaries,
made clear.
An online course that helps teachers understand, hold and report on professional boundaries with students. Written and delivered by the team that investigates professional-conduct cases for New Zealand's regulators.
3 CPD hours, self-pacedCertificate on completionOnline or in person
Our team has investigated and advised on professional conduct for New Zealand's regulators, including:
- Teaching Council
- Medical Council
- Veterinary Council
- Social Workers Registration Board
- Real Estate Authority
- Nursing Council
The course
Professional Boundaries for teachers
A clear, practical course built on real New Zealand cases. It helps you understand where the line sits, why breaches happen, and exactly what to do if you have a concern about yourself or a colleague.
What you get
- Short online modules you can complete at your own pace
- Real New Zealand scenarios drawn from actual conduct cases
- A final assessment to confirm your understanding
- A certificate of completion for your professional records
What the course covers
- 01What a profession is, and what a professional boundary is
- 02What happens when a boundary is breached, and the impact it has
- 03Where the dangerous areas are, and how to recognise them
- 04Social media: why it is so risky, and how to keep yourself safe online
- 05Your professional responsibilities, including the duty to report
- 06How to raise concerns about yourself or another teacher
The same course is also delivered in person for staff groups and professional-conduct committees. Get in touch to arrange a session.
Why it is different
Taught by the people who investigate the breaches.
Professional Insight conducts professional-conduct investigations for regulators across education, health and social services. Our investigators are enrolled Barristers and Solicitors who hold Private Investigator licences. That frontline experience is why this course is grounded in real cases and practical guidance, not theory.
See our investigation work“Thanks for the course, it is the best I have done in years.”
“I very strongly recommend this course, especially for people who are new in the profession.”
“They took each bit of evidence, triangulated it and applied it to the relevant Codes or policies. Well worth it.”
For schools and leaders
Enrol your whole staff, and see who has finished.
Bring your team up to a shared standard on professional boundaries. Enrol staff in minutes, track completion across your school, and download reports for your board.
Beyond the course
How we help boards, regulators and organisations.
Policies and procedures
We work with New Zealand regulators and organisations to review and develop robust, practical policies and procedures that stand up to scrutiny.
Learn moreThe team
Lawyers and investigators who do this work every day.
Belinda (Bindy) Tatham
Senior Investigations Manager
LLB, BCom
Enrolled Barrister and Solicitor and a licensed investigator who has investigated for the Veterinary Council, Social Workers Registration Board and Teaching Council.
Rachel Kent
Senior Investigations Manager
BSW, LLB (Hons)
Enrolled Barrister and Solicitor and registered social worker with 13 years in health and social services, and work for the Medical, Veterinary and Real Estate regulators.
Jim Lindsay
Chief Executive Officer
CMInstD, MPhil, BSc (Hons), DIP Teach
Company director and governance adviser who sits on conduct committees for the Medical, Pharmacy and Nursing Councils, with a background in teaching and teacher education.
Get in touch
Start the course, or talk to us about an investigation.
Ready to begin? You can start the online course straight away. For school enrolments, an investigation, or policy work, give us a call.
Call us
Prefer to write? A full contact form is on the contact page.