Navigate legal & ethical consent for minors in SA schools. This talk by Annelie van der Westhuyzen equips psychologists with practical guidance on treatment & payment consent, parental responsibility, and managing consent disputes for school-aged clients. Essential CPD for ethical practice.
Gaining informed consent when working with children and adolescents in school settings presents a complex array of legal, ethical, and practical challenges. In this comprehensive session, educational psychologist Annelie van der Westhuyzen provides clear and practical guidance on navigating consent procedures in educational contexts.
This talk is essential for psychologists, school counsellors, allied health professionals, and clinicians working directly with school-aged clients—whether based in schools or in external practices engaging with school systems. Annelie explores both treatment consent and payment consent, helping practitioners meet professional obligations while fostering trust with families and institutions
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand the legal and ethical framework surrounding informed consent for minors in school contexts.
Identify who can provide consent for treatment and payment, and under what conditions.
Navigate the complexities of shared parental responsibility and school authority.
Apply best-practice approaches when gaining informed consent from children, parents, and guardians.
Recognise and manage scenarios where consent is unclear or disputed.
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