Accra: Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, on Wednesday assured students and parents that the outstanding challenges in the Senior High School placement will be addressed before schools reopen. The Minister gave the assurance during his visit to the National Resolution Centre in Accra, where he assessed the challenges confronting the school placement system ahead of the reopening of schools.
According to Ghana News Agency, the visit was part of the Ministry's efforts to gather first-hand information on the difficulties arising from the school placement process and other related concerns. Mr Iddrisu emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring that no student is left behind, promising that every concern brought before the Centre would be treated with urgency.
The Minister commended the officials at the National Resolution Centre for their dedication and efforts in addressing the challenges faced by parents and students. He noted that a significant number of cases had already been resolved since the Centre was activated, with ongoing efforts to address the remaining concerns before the commencement of the new academic year.
The Ministry of Education announced plans on Tuesday to conduct a comprehensive review of Ghana's Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). This decision follows calls from the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference for increased transparency and accountability in the placement process. A Technical Working Committee will be established after the conclusion of the current placement exercise to examine the system's various components and identify areas needing improvement.
The Ministry welcomed the Bishops' call for an 'ultimate review' of the CSSPS and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the system remains credible, efficient, fair, and responsive to the needs of students, parents, and schools. It maintained that the system is fundamentally merit-based, with merit taking precedence over protocol in the placement of qualified candidates.