Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has pledged support for principals who enforce discipline in schools.

Noting that orderly learning environments are essential to improving student outcomes, she said that school leaders should feel confident that the ministry will stand behind them as they carry out their responsibilities.

"In some instances, I'm going to come out and defend my principals, especially when you're talking about discipline. You're never going to have me speaking negatively about a school that is focused on discipline," she said.