§ OBJECT
§ The object of the Schools Council shall be the promotion of education by carrying out research into the keeping under review the curricula, teaching methods and examinations in schools, including the organisation of schools so far as it affects their curricula.
§ POWERS
§ In furtherance of its object as hereinbefore specified, but not further or otherwise, the Schools Council may:
- (a) undertake, or assist any person or body undertaking, enquiries, research and development work;
- (b) offer advice on request to schools and, so far as practicable, to any other persons and bodies concerned with the work of schools;
- (c) prepare and publish, or assist in the preparation and publication of reports, articles and pamphlets relating to the activities of the Schools Council;
- (d) purchase, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and construct, alter and maintain any buildings; and
- (e) do all such other lawful acts and things as are incidental to, and necessary for, the attainment of its object.
§ GENERAL PRINCIPLE
§ In the execution of the provisions of this Constitution and in the exercise of all functions conferred hereby regard shall at all times be had to the general principle that each school should have the fullest possible measure of responsibility for its own work, with its own curriculum and teaching methods based on the needs of its own pupils and evolved by its own staff.