Members of public must have written permission to access students in schools - MoE

Members of public must have written permission to access students in schools – MoE

Jan 31, 2024 News

Kaieteur News – Persons or organisations who wish to engage students at schools will need to obtain written permission from the Ministry of Education (MoE).

This was announced by the MoE through a memorandum issued by the ministry’s Chief Education Officer (CEO), Saddam Hussain on Tuesday.

According to the ministry, it has received numerous complaints from concerned citizens, teachers, and parents that persons and organisations are accessing school buildings and compounds and engaging minor children. The ministry stated that in many instances, students have been photographed and their photographs are published as advertisements and promotions without relevant permission.

“With immediate effect, any persons or organization who wishes to enter a school building/ compound to engage learners in any discussion and/or to contact activities such as donations or the distribution of gifts must first obtain written approval from the Central Ministry (respective Assistant Chief Education Officers) through the respective Regional Department of Education,” the ministry stated.

The Education Ministry mentioned that this is necessary so as to ensure the safety of the students while maintaining a secure, conducive environment and preventing disruption to the established order and discipline within schools.

The agency went on to state that any headteacher who fails to observe these protocols will be recommended to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) or School Boards Secretariat for disciplinary action based on the Table of Charges, Offences and Penalties, Schedule 1 (Education Act Chapter 39:01, Section 47).

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