Accra, March 17, GNA – The newly appointed leadership of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has embarked on a familiarisation and engagement tour to selected regions to strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders in Ghana’s private education sector.
Led by the Inspector General of Schools (IGS), Professor Azeko Salifu Tahiru, the tour covered the Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, and Northern regions.
The engagement also sought to introduce the new management, reinforce relationships with private school associations, and reaffirm NaSIA’s commitment to enhancing education standards nationwide.
The interactions brought together representatives from major private pre-tertiary education bodies, including the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS), the Conference of Heads of Private Second-Cycle Schools (CHOPSS), and the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS). Discussions centred on key sector challenges and opportunities for collaboration to improve regulatory compliance and educational outcomes.
Prof Tahiru stated the critical role of private schools in Ghana’s education system, urging strengthened partnerships to ensure adherence to established standards.
He reiterated NaSIA’s commitment to supporting private institutions through regular school inspections and capacity-building initiatives.
Regional Directors of NaSIA in the respective regions delivered presentations on the Authority’s mandate and core functions.
These sessions reaffirmed NaSIA’s objective of developing, publishing, promoting, and enforcing quality standards and guidelines for both public and private pre-tertiary schools.
The private school stakeholders raised concerns about challenges affecting their operations, including the placement of learners into senior high schools under the Free SHS policy.
They noted that the current system prioritises students from public schools into Category A senior high school placements, negatively impacting private school enrolment.
Other concerns highlighted were high regulatory fees and limited access to training and capacity-building opportunities compared to public schools.
In response, the NaSIA leadership acknowledged these concerns and pledged continuous engagement to address them.
The Authority assured the stakeholders of its commitment to advocating policy reforms and liaising with relevant agencies to provide targeted support that would enable private schools to meet regulatory requirements.
The stakeholder associations commended NaSIA’s proactive approach and proposed the institutionalisation of regular forums to facilitate ongoing dialogue and partnership.
NaSIA reaffirmed its dedication to incorporating stakeholder feedback into future policies and interventions aimed at improving educational quality across the country.
Established under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) is mandated to ensure quality standards in both public and private pre-tertiary institutions.
The Authority oversees school licensing, inspections, and compliance enforcement to enhance educational outcomes nationwide.
NaSIA also provides technical support and guidance to schools, helping them meet regulatory requirements and improve learning environments.
Through routine assessments and stakeholder engagements, the Authority works to promote excellence in Ghana’s education sector.
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