The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has partnered with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) and the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) to launch a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for private school teachers across selected districts in Ghana. This initiative aims to improve teaching standards and teacher welfare. The training, which took place on October 30, 2026, focused on mental health, psychosocial well-being, improved assessment practices, and creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
The CPD programme attracted a significant number of private school teachers, highlighting the growing recognition of teacher welfare as a critical factor in improving educational outcomes. Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, National Executive Director of GNACOPS, emphasized the importance of continuous professional development, stating that teachers must regularly update their knowledge and skills to meet the changing demands of the education sector. He explained that equipping teachers with skills to manage stress and emotional challenges would improve their well-being and effectiveness in the classroom.
Professor Salifu Tahiru Azeko, Inspector-General of Schools at NaSIA, stressed that participation in CPD training is a mandatory requirement for private schools operating in Ghana. He urged school operators to ensure their teachers participate in approved professional development programmes to maintain professional standards and quality education. This move is expected to enhance the overall quality of education provided by private schools in Ghana.
Felix Kofi Amegah, Deputy Inspector-General of Schools at NaSIA, encouraged teachers to adopt improved assessment practices to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. He emphasized that the Authority is committed to strengthening teachers' professional competencies through collaboration with relevant educational agencies. This collaboration aims to ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills to provide high-quality education.
Dr. Aisha Asi Akrofi, Greater Accra Regional Chairperson of GNAPS, commended private school proprietors and heads for allowing their teachers to participate in the CPD programme. She noted that it was the first time private school teachers had been included in the programme and encouraged schools whose teachers could not register to contact their respective district offices for subsequent sessions. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards promoting teacher welfare and improving educational outcomes.
The training was conducted at selected centres across the pilot districts, including Accra Academy, Odorgonno Senior High School, Nungua Senior High School, ASHAISEC, Jireh School at Zenu, TAMASCO, and Aspire School. A national monitoring team comprising representatives from the Ghana Education Service (GES), NaSIA, National Teaching Council (NTC), GNACOPS, and GNAPS visited the centres to assess the implementation of the exercise.
The programme forms part of broader efforts by education stakeholders to build a resilient and professionally equipped teaching workforce, recognizing that teachers' mental and emotional well-being is essential to delivering quality education. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the education sector, and stakeholders are committed to ensuring its success.
Key points
- The CPD programme is a mandatory requirement for private schools operating in Ghana.
- The training focused on mental health, psychosocial well-being, improved assessment practices, and creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
- The initiative aims to improve teaching standards and teacher welfare.
