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Education levels, programmes and reform themes in The Gambia.

Learners and officials at a Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education activity

The Ministry oversees education from early childhood through senior secondary school, together with inclusive education, curriculum, teacher development and school quality.

Education

  • Foundational learning

    Strengthening early reading, writing and numeracy so learners have a secure foundation.

    • Support for teaching of foundational literacy and numeracy
    • Teacher preparation and classroom materials
    • Regional roll-out coordinated with Regional Education Directorates
  • Inclusive education

    Removing barriers so every learner can attend, participate and progress.

    • Support for learners with disabilities and special educational needs
    • Inclusive school environments and materials
    • Community engagement on access and retention
  • Teacher development

    Preparing, supporting and retaining qualified teachers across the country.

    • Pre-service and in-service training pathways
    • School-based professional support
    • Professional standards and progression
  • School quality and improvement

    Standards, supervision and school improvement planning.

    • School quality standards and supervision
    • School improvement planning with regions
    • Use of assessment information for improvement
  • Curriculum and learning materials

    Curriculum development, review and provision of learning materials.

    • Curriculum development and review
    • Teaching and learning materials
    • Assessment aligned to the curriculum
  • Community and ECD support

    Community-based early childhood provision and parental engagement in learning.

    • Community and annexed ECD centres
    • Parental and community engagement
    • School readiness for young learners
  • Education technology and data

    Digital systems, education data and technology-supported learning and management.

    • Education management information systems
    • Publication of open education data
    • Technology to support teaching and administration

Page information

Section
Education
Status
Current · Published
Content source
mobse.gov.gm

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