Contents
Introduction
1. Background 1
2. Purpose of the code 1
3. Application of the code 2
4. Definitions 3
Implications of the DDO in education
5. General liability 10
6. Discrimination and harassment in education 11
7. Access to premises 15
8. Provision of goods, services and facilities 16
9. Infectious diseases 17
10. Special measures 18
Practical guidelines for edcational establishments
11. Formulating policy on equal opportunities 19
12. General considerations 20
13. Student admission 25
14. Curriculum 27
15. providing access to premises 29
16. Providing goods, services and facilities 29
17. Assessment 31
18. Discipline 32
19. Request for information and confidentiality 33
20. Staff development 34
Roles and responsibilities
21. Roles and responsibilities of various parties 36
22. Government 36
23. Educational establishments 38
24. Teachers, other professionals and support staff 39
25. Students and parents 40
Appendix A 42
Appendix B 46
Introduction
1. Background 1
2. Purpose of the code 1
3. Application of the code 2
4. Definitions 3
Implications of the DDO in education
5. General liability 10
6. Discrimination and harassment in education 11
7. Access to premises 15
8. Provision of goods, services and facilities 16
9. Infectious diseases 17
10. Special measures 18
Practical guidelines for edcational establishments
11. Formulating policy on equal opportunities 19
12. General considerations 20
13. Student admission 25
14. Curriculum 27
15. providing access to premises 29
16. Providing goods, services and facilities 29
17. Assessment 31
18. Discipline 32
19. Request for information and confidentiality 33
20. Staff development 34
Roles and responsibilities
21. Roles and responsibilities of various parties 36
22. Government 36
23. Educational establishments 38
24. Teachers, other professionals and support staff 39
25. Students and parents 40
Appendix A 42
Appendix B 46