Education Act 2023 First Introduce to Teachers, Nila, Shortland Island.

The new Education Act 2023 of the Solomon Islands was initially presented to educators at the Nila mission station in Nila parish during a meeting of priests that took place in the first week of October.

It was introduced by our newly appointed Diocesan Education Secretary, Mr. Willy Abito, who had the honor of engaging with teachers from seven distinct Catholic schools: senior and junior secondary, Primary, PPY, Kindergarten, Technical, and vocational.

His initial strategy involved personally visiting each school to meet with its teachers and principal, with the goal of presenting the Education Act 2023.

Additionally, he introduced the Administration Instructions (AI), which comprise a set of standards and procedures (Manuals) for key entities within the education system. This encompasses Provincial Education Coordination, Education Providers, School Boards, Schools, Early Childhood Education Centres, as well as Teachers and Leaders.

Moreover, there are two other manuals: the Education Funding Code and the Education Learning Framework & along with the SE Certificate Scheme.

During his visits to these schools, he examined the relationships among teachers, students, and board members.

He also had the opportunity to gather all the teachers, along with their principal, from the seven schools at Nila and Tuha for a briefing session, where he addressed questions and provided answers.

The new Diocesan Education Secretary was also privileged to deliver a brief report to the priests and the bishop regarding the Education Act 2023 during their priest meeting.

The Education Act 2023 is designed to oversee and regulate early childhood, primary, and secondary education, which includes provisions for the registration of teachers, education providers, schools, and early childhood education centers. It also entails the repeal of the existing Education Act (CAP.69) and addresses issues related to these objectives.

The Act 2023 is regarded as a historic milestone for the Solomon Islands, signifying a substantial reform in the education sector. It seeks to establish a strong and adaptable framework that can meet both current and future educational demands.

The legislation took effect on January 1, 2024, and it was emphasized that this Act aims to empower upcoming leaders and enhance access to quality education for every child in the Solomon Islands.