Policy Document: School’s Facilities Policy - Design and Maintenancy Policy and Standards for Secondary Education Facilities - A Section: National Policy for Schools’ Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

Abstract

The purpose of this policy statement is to: Promote the principle that all children, including those with mobility and learning challenges, to have equal access to safe, healthy, comfortable and well-maintained educational facilities; Local community participation and inclusion in the development and sustainability of the education planning, development and sustainability. This is to ensure that education facilities meet the unique needs and preferences of the local community while fostering community engagement and support. Provide strategic direction to technical and management education officials and private sector operators on the design and maintenance of school infrastructure; Ensure school infrastructure, support the implementation of Education Sector Vision 2030, The Education Sector Plan 2021-2025 and aligned with the plans of the Government of Guyana and its regional and international partners for education, specifically United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4. Establish quality defined standards for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of educational facilities in all the geographical regions of Guyana. The authority of the Ministry of Education, as and central entity that defines and establishes standards for design and maintenance of educational facilities in the country; A benchmark that will guide and assist the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders, inclusive of private sector partners, to establish and maintain quality school infrastructure. Motivate and enable wider participation of all sections of society in strengthening the school education institutions through engagement and support.