The paramount task of school is to stimul ate every pupil's learning and development. Active learning requires a school environment in which all adults cooperate to this end.
Schools have a special responsibility towards pupils with difficulties of various kinds.
Pupil welfare comprises all measures taken for the well-being of pupils in school, and it is therefore an integral part of the work of schools. The conduct of pupil welfare is the joint responsibility of the home room teacher, the head teacher and special pupil welfare staff. There are also special teachers for pupils requiring special educational support. School activities must, moreover, be designed in accordance with basic democratic values. The Education Act makes it the duty of all active members of the school community to endeavour to prevent any efforts by pupils to subject others to degrading treatment.