The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to heads of Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) to stop imposing unauthorised charges on parents and guardians. This move follows reports that some school heads have been compelling parents to pay additional charges and purchase items directly from their schools. The GES has taken steps to address this issue and ensure that schools adhere to approved guidelines.
According to the GES, some of the items that schools have been compelling parents to purchase include trunks, chop boxes, uniforms, cutlasses, and other student requirements. The Service has directed all heads of SHSs and SHTSs to immediately stop the practice and strictly comply with approved guidelines governing the admission of students and the requirements for new and continuing students. This directive aims to prevent additional financial burdens on parents and guardians.
The GES has warned that heads of schools found imposing unauthorised charges or compelling parents to purchase items through the school will face severe administrative sanctions in accordance with its regulations. Regional Directors of Education have also been directed to ensure that the directive is communicated to all heads of SHSs and SHTSs in their respective regions for strict compliance. This measure aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the management of schools.
The Service is urging school authorities to adhere to the approved guidelines and avoid imposing additional financial burdens on parents and guardians. The GES is committed to ensuring that schools provide quality education while maintaining a fair and transparent admission process. By enforcing this directive, the GES aims to promote a more equitable and efficient education system.
The directive is part of the GES's efforts to improve the management of schools and ensure that they operate within established guidelines. The Service has been monitoring the situation and taking steps to address any issues that may arise. By working with school authorities, the GES aims to create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Parents and guardians have been urged to report any instances of unauthorised charges or other forms of exploitation to the relevant authorities. The GES has assured that it will take swift action to address any complaints and ensure that schools operate fairly and transparently. This move aims to build trust and confidence in the education system.
The GES's directive is a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in the management of schools. By enforcing this directive, the Service aims to ensure that schools focus on providing quality education rather than imposing additional financial burdens on parents and guardians. The GES will continue to monitor the situation and take steps to address any issues that may arise.
Key points
- The Ghana Education Service has directed heads of Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools to stop imposing unauthorised charges on parents and guardians.
- Schools found imposing unauthorised charges will face severe administrative sanctions.
- The directive aims to promote transparency and accountability in the management of schools.
