Majaliwa demands effective execution of Education Policy
DODOMA: PRIME Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, has directed regional authorities, councils and educational institutions in the country to effectively oversee the implementation of the 2014 Education and Training Policy (2023 Edition) in accordance with their responsibilities.
PM Majaliwa also instructed the councils to prioritise the establishment and operation of vocational schools to enable youth to acquire skills for employment or self-employment, ultimately contributing to the development of the country.
Adjourning the 18th meeting of the12th Parliament in Dodoma yesterday, Majaliwa said the policy and curriculum are the vision and directives provided in the country with current needs, while also ensuring that graduates acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to adapt to changes and the rapid growth of technology.
“I call upon all education stakeholders, including the private sector, to fully participate in the implementation of the 2014 Education and Training Policy (2023 Edition), which began to be implemented in January 2024,” he said.
Early this month, President Samia officially launched the 2023 edition of the Education and Training Policy of 2014, alongside the curricula for Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary and Teacher Education.
The President directed the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, to develop a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework in the education sector to facilitate implementation of the new Education Policy and Curriculum.
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Meanwhile, the Premier directed all Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to comply with Education Circular No 3 of 2016, which prohibits the collection of nuisance contributions from parents during the ongoing registration and enrolment period for early childhood education, primary and secondary schools.
Mr Majaliwa emphasised the importance of ensuring free and fair access to education for all children, regardless of their parents’ financial situation.
He stressed that the government is committed to providing quality education to all students and that the practice of collecting unnecessary contributions from parents only serves to hinder this goal.
Majaliwa also urged parents to report any instances of schools or LGAs trying to collect unauthorised fees or contributions during the registration and enrolment process. He reiterated that any officials found to be in violation of the directive would face disciplinary action.
The Ministry of Education has also been tasked with monitoring compliance with the directive and ensuring that all schools adhere to the guidelines set out in Education Circular No 3 of 2016
‘The government is committed to providing a conducive learning environment for all students and will not tolerate any practices that hinder access to education,” noted Mr Majaliwa.
Apart from the circular, the PM directed, all education supervisors should equally consider the just inaugurated Education and Training Policy, 2014 (2023 edition), which apart from other issues is clear that the government will make sure that early, primary and secondary education will be provided without fees in all public schools.
“LGAs should ensure that all heads of schools are implementing the government’s directives so all Tanzanian children are getting opportunities to have education without any financial stumbling blocks,” he directed.
He further underscored the need for LGAs, parents and guardians as well as all education stakeholders to make sure that all students who were selected to join pursue different levels of education are not missing out education opportunities.
The government is committed to ensuring that every child has equal access to education and will take action against any individuals or institutions found to be acting in violation of these principles.
