Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

EDUCATION ACT 2015 - SECT 4

    (1)     Everyone involved in the administration of this Act, or in the education of children or young persons in the Territory, must apply the following guiding principles in performing functions in that regard:

        (a)     all students are entitled to an education of a quality that is capable of enabling them to reach their potential and so maximise their achievements and contribution to the community;

        (b)     education provides the foundation for the social and economic advancement of the Territory;

        (c)     students and staff of schools are entitled to a safe environment;

        (d)     parents play a vital role in the education of their children;

        (e)     the best educational outcomes for students are achieved by parents, schools, communities and non-government organisations working together;

        (f)     learning environments should be culturally appropriate and reflect the diversity of the Territory;

        (g)     the social and family context and general wellbeing of students play an important role in their engagement with education and achievement of outcomes;

        (h)     the document issued by the Australian Human Rights Commission outlining national principles for the operation of child safe organisations.

    (2)     Subsection (1) does not give rise to, and cannot be taken into account in, any civil cause of action.