Education and Training Act 2020, s127
There are key objectives (aims) that school boards must uphold when they are managing a school. School boards are responsible for ensuring:
every student can reach their highest standard of achievement
the school:
is a physically and emotionally safe place
gives effect to student rights in the New Zealand Bill of Rights, and the Human Rights Act
is free from racism, stigma, bullying, and any other forms of discrimination
is inclusive of, and cater for students with different needs
gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
These objectives are explained in more detail in other chapters. See “Te Tiriti o Waitangi in schools“, “Learning support” and “Health, safety and wellbeing”