Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2010 - 2020

1. Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2010 - 2020

2. 1. Introduction to the ESP • The new ESP provides a strategic framework that will inform development in the education sector for the decade 2010 to 2020 • ESP 2010 – 2020 updates ESP 2003 – 2015 to take account of the 2007 Education Reform, the 2008 Education Act and incoming Government commitments Ghana: Ministry of Education

3. Presented in two volumes: Volume I: Policies, Strategies, Delivery, Finance Volume II: The Work Programme Ghana: Ministry of Education

4. The policy basis for ESP includes: • GPRS I and II • 2007 Education Reform • 2008 Education Act • Government commitments • Current sub-sector policies • Recent ESARs (Sector reviews) • International commitments (MDG/EFA) Ghana: Ministry of Education

5. 2. Guiding Principles of ESP ESP 2010 – 2020 is guided by nine principles: Access (incl elimination of disparities) Quality improvement Extension of ICT, Science, TVET to all areas Effective, efficient, properly rewarded teaching service Decentralisation of 1st and 2nd cycles to District Assemblies Strengthening of tertiary education Period review of grants and allowances Efficiency savings within the sector Strengthening of monitoring and evaluation Ghana: Ministry of Education

6. 3. ESP Strategic Framework The ESP is structured in six focal areas: • Basic Education (BE) • Second Cycle Education (SC) • Non-Formal Education (NF) • Inclusive and Special Education (IS) • Tertiary Education (TE) • Education Management (EM) Ghana: Ministry of Education

7. Thematic areas There are three thematic areas for each focal area: Socio humanistic [access, equity, welfare] Educational [quality, skills development] Economic [efficiency, effectiveness, value for money] Ghana: Ministry of Education

8. Policy objectives and strategies There are policy objectives and strategies for each focal-thematic area.E.g. BE12 is one of the policy objectives for Basic Education under the Education thematic area: Policy objective BE 12:Develop a literate numerate society Related strategy: Ensure that all P6 graduates are literate (in English and a Ghanaian language) and numerate

9. Strategic Framework • The framework is presented in a matrix showing focal area by theme • Each entry in the matrix gives the relevant strategy • The strategies are derived from the Work Programme (Vol 2) which link to indicative targets, activities, time frame, and responsibilities Ghana: Ministry of Education

10. 4. Work Programme Format This column appears in the Vol 1 Strategic Framework Ghana: Ministry of Education

11. The next step is to ensure that Regions and Districts develop their own Work Programmes • In due course each region/district will have its own Work Programme based on Volume II of the ESP – using the same structure, but tailoring the indicative targets and strategies to the specific needs of the region/district, whilst being consistent with, and supportive of, national objectives Ghana: Ministry of Education

12. The work programme links to a three year rolling operational plan(Annual Education Sector Operational Plan: AESOP). The next one will be AESOP 2010 – 2012 and will be ready in September • Together the local Work Programmes and AESOPs should form the basis for successful implementation of the ESP Ghana: Ministry of Education

13. 5. Managing and Implementing the ESP • With comprehensive plans in place – success of the ESP hinges crucially on effective implementation through the AESOP • ESP lays a foundation for the involvement of all education sector stakeholders from kindergarten to tertiary, public and private, national and international Ghana: Ministry of Education

14. Holisticapproach to sector development • Partnership between all stakeholders with MoES taking the lead role • Coordinationof efforts and funding • Operational planning and work-programming • M&E of sector performance Ghana: Ministry of Education

15. Full involvement and commitment of all stakeholders – from institutions and communities, to international organisations and other development partners, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, individuals, traditional leaders Ghana: Ministry of Education

16. 6. Monitoring Performance • Framework for monitoring and evaluation • Comprehensive list of indicators – see Annex C of ESP Vol 1 • Annual Education Sector Review • M&E framework designed to yield evidence-based information for future decision making • ESP as a “Living Document” Ghana: Ministry of Education

17. Key Access/Equity Indicators • Gross Admission Rate (GAR) • Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) • Completion rate (PCR, JHCR, etc) • Gender Parity Index (GPI) • Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) • Repetition Rate • Drop-out Rate • Transition Rate Ghana: Ministry of Education

18. Key Quality indicators Pupils Teacher Ratios (PTR) Percentage of trained teachers Textbooks/pupil for core subjects NEA indicators of proficiencyency in English and maths CRT Mastery Pass Rates in English and maths BECE Pass Rates SSCE Pass rates Adult literacy rate (15+) Proportion of teaching time spent on core subjects Proportion of schools regularly inspected Ghana: Ministry of Education

19. Structure of new ESP • Section 1 Background • Section 2 Policy basis • Section 3 Strategic Framework • Section 4 ESP Delivery • Section 5 Financial Framework • Section 6 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Efficiency Ghana: Ministry of Education

20. Emphases with the new ESP Continuation of emphasis on education outcomes (rather than inputs) Greater emphasis on quality issues, particularly those affecting literacy A concentration on delivery through decentralisation Efficiency savings for affordability Ghana: Ministry of Education

21. ESP 2010/20 What else is new? Ghana: Ministry of Education

22. Time Frame for ESP 2010-2020 • Zero draft discussed in districts/regions in April • Revised first draft presented for discussion at the Education Annual Review in June. • Final version ready in September, following revisions Ghana: Ministry of Education

23. THANK YOU Ghana: Ministry of Education