Relevance of the National Code In the school sector where restrictions are tighter – what relevance is the National Code?
• In this instance, the National Code is an ‘umbrella’ type legislation. It sets mandatory minimum standards of operation that is required by law. Your state government department may instigate a much more rigorous approach in the school’s sector because of the circumstances of your students i.e. age, lack of parental guardianship. In essence, while more may be asked of you and your institution when you comply with the tighter requirements set down by your state government department; you will still be complying with the National Code.
