All aspects of education in South Africa are governed by the laws of the country. These can be sourced on the website of the Department of Basic Education.

More national policy information can be accessed through the Thutong Portal www.thutong.doe.gov.za. This portal provides relevant information and services about the South African school curriculum, teacher development, school administration, and management. Amongst others, the following are most pertinent:

• TheConstitution of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996)
• The South African Schools Act (1996)
• The Education White Paper 6 (2001)
• Guidelines for Full Service/ Inclusive Schools (2009)
• The National Development Plan
• The Five YearStrategic Plan (2015)
• The recently published White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Policy On Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (2014).

Statutory organisations that interact with ISPIE include SACE. The South African Council of Educators aims to enhance the status of the teaching profession through registering educators appropriately, managing professional development and promoting a code of ethics for all educators.