Potential breaches of the Code of Professional Responsibility for teachers are challenging employment issues for any school to deal with. Kathy’s work at the NZ Teaching Council has shown her that there is a great need for more experienced work in this area. As an educationist and investigator, who is also trained in interviewing students Kathy can deliver quality reports to Boards so that they are well placed to make next steps employment decisions and if necessary, report to the NZ Teaching Council.
Education Consultancy Services
At Moy-Low Consulting, we provide expert education consultancy services to Boards of Trustees, principals and schools. With extensive experience in the education sector, Moy-Low Consulting can help your school or early childhood centre deal with a range of challenging issues.
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Education Consultancy Services in NZ
Kathy Moy-Low is an experienced and successful school principal. She has also worked as a Lead Conduct Investigator with the New Zealand Teaching Council. As an independent educational consultant and licensed investigator with over 20 years’ experience within the education sector she can help your early childhood, primary, or secondary school in a range of key areas:
Recent changes in the law on physical restraint and seclusion of students have presented challenges for schools across the country. Providing systems within a school setting to manage challenging behaviour and understanding what defines imminent harm that can lead to the restraint of a student is vital if a school is to operate successfully within the law. The fundamental goal in this work is to uphold the wellbeing of the staff and students. Kathy can provide training to senior managers and staff on developing the framework of policies and procedures that are now a requirement for all schools.
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but it can be challenging at times too. Kathy has extensive experience helping teachers manage the pressures and challenges of their teaching roles.
Students need to be active participants in their school. To achieve this, they need to be listened to. Kathy can provide expert guidance to ensure your students have a voice.
Experience as a School Principal
As an experienced school principal in a range of schools, Kathy has a first-hand understanding of the issues that occur within a school. Kathy has also taught in all sectors pre-school through to secondary.
Experience as an Investigator in the Education Sector
Kathy also has experience in leading a team of conduct investigators at the NZ Teaching Council looking into potential serious misconduct of teachers.
Evolving Professional Standards
Kathy has experience working with schools at all levels, helping them to evolve, adapt, and improve professional standards. What happens when things go wrong? Will your school be at the bottom of the cliff or still at the top? Gender equity, historic abuse accusations of past or present staff, students voice, keeping staff and students emotionally and physically safe. Being prepared can mean the difference.
What We Do
Our Services
Based in the Waikato and working across New Zealand Moy-Low Consulting has the expertise your school needs.
Board of Trustees Investigation
Moy-Low Consulting can conduct investigations for School Boards of Trustees or employers in early childhood, primary, and secondary schools.
Consulting and Mentoring Services
Kathy provides expert consultancy services to Boards of Trustees and principals, as well as advice and mentoring services for Principals, and senior management staff. Zoom Forums or small group in person meetings for principals “ What’s Sitting at the Top this Month”
Professional Development
Moy-Low Consulting can help with staff development in a range of areas, including physical restraint, professional standards, strategic planning and the emotional safety of staff and students.
About Kathy Moy-Low
Masters Educational Leadership, Fellow Trinity College London, Licensed Private Investigator
I have spent my career endeavoring to meet the needs of the children and staff whether at the chalk face or in management and leadership roles. Developing the whole child academically, emotionally, socially and physically in a balanced way, as they grow to take their place as independent adults is crucial for a healthy society. Regardless of gender, cultural, economic or religious background those who work with young people need to focus on achieving equitable outcomes and developing the student within a holistic framework.
Leadership of any organization is earned. Through facilitation and discussion, a good leader establishes common values, policies and systems of the organization and then develops procedures for measuring the effectiveness of the organisation’s delivery. Establishing a vision that is shared and known by all members in the community is fundamental. Creating an environment of lifelong learners who strive to continuously improve delivery and personal skills through reflection, professional development and accountability that is based upon best practice, is I believe the key to a successful organisation.
My career has been focused on delivering excellence. I have proven myself to be a leader who is able to work with all members of a community to achieve success for all.
What Our Clients Say
Testimonials
Really interesting for the whole duration. Made me realise that many of the people in the scenarios didn't intend to misuse their power... but made some bad calls. I think it also helps me question how close I should be with students when a key part or teaching is building relationships. I think your presentation was a good reminder that it is a tricky balance, and I should evaluate my conversations and actions. It was also good to discuss with colleagues afterwards tricky situations with students and better ways to keep myself and them safe.
As a 'long in the tooth' teacher it was interesting to see how the younger staff members reacted to some of the scenarios presented. I guess these are not things that they cover in any teacher College courses. As we seek to balance the professional standards with building relationships with our students it is obvious that the lines which used to be quite clear are now blurring a little. There was a chance for some great questions and some excellent advice and conversations around the topics covered. There was also some good reflection time.
I believe the investigation and report is very thorough, and overall happy with the result. Complaints Committee Chair
Thank you for keeping us informed and also for the positive way you interviewed people - good feedback from those we've spoken to.
As we seek to balance the professional standards with building relationships with our students it is obvious that the lines which used to be quite clear are now blurring a little. There was a chance for some great questions and some excellent advice and conversations around the topics covered.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for one of the most valuable and thought provoking PD sessions that I’ve attended. As a teacher who has retired early and returned to his passion because he has missed it so much, your presentation at Heights on Friday really gave me cause to reflect on my past, present and future in this profession - in a positive frame. Also having served as a Board Chair in a primary school and a staff rep in a secondary context, I believe your role is invaluable - with your experience and empathy! Our staff at Heights really appreciate honesty and you left us holding your mana in high regard!
Kathy is a consummate professional who understands the process and pitfalls of an investigation. Kathy is methodical and well planned in her approach and is able to assimilate complex information and come to a clear plan. I worked closely with Kathy on a number of cases, and was always impressed with her ability to build rapport with people, and to get to the heart of the issue
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Moy-Low Consulting can provide the education consultancy and investigation services you need, including support for potential teacher misconduct, helping schools deal with challenging situations, and raising professional standards. Get in touch today, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.