Education Minister Defends School Discipline Code – “Children Must Be Protected From Violence”

Education Minister, Dr. Michael Dowlath is defending Government’s approach to student discipline, saying schools must protect children from violence while supporting their development.

Government’s National School Code of Conduct outlines a range of disciplinary measures for student misconduct, from warnings and parental engagement, to suspension, police reports and and possible expulsion for serious offences.

Education Minister Dr. Michael Dowlath said the framework is intended to protect students, while ensuring schools respond consistently to misconduct.