| dc.description.abstract | The Education Sector will continue to uphold its sector mandate during the 2017/18 FY, which is “to provide for, support, guide, coordinate, regulate and promote delivery of quality education to all persons in Uganda for national integration, individual and national development”. The Sector has prioritized targets set focused on outcomes areas which include increasing and improving equitable access to quality education at all levels including higher education, equipping graduates with employable skills and promoting efficiency in resources use and allocation. Overall, this FY 2016/17, the Education Sector Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) allocation stands at Ushs. 2,447.66bn, of which Ushs.1,378.66bn (56.3%) is for Wage; Ushs.482.19bn (19.7%) is for Non-Wage; Ushs.153.27bn (7.8%) is for Domestic Development while Ushs.396.92bn (16.2%) is donor funding. From the budgetary releases for the first half of FY 2016/17, the Sector has implemented the following interventions per programme:
PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY PROGRAMME:
The department monitored Early Childhood Development Centres, Primary Schools to assess compliance to the set Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards; supported Primary Teacher recruitment in Local Governments; procured and distributed instructional materials (Textbooks) for P.1 and P.2 to primary schools in effort to improve the Pupil Book Ratio (PBR) to 5:1. Conducted 5 training workshops for senior women and male teachers on gender awareness; Undertook mentoring and menstrual hygiene management; Procured assorted seeds, seedlings and 10 wheel barrows and distributed to various schools in Karamoja Region; transferred Ush.800m to the Teachers SACCO as part of the Presidential commitment. Under World Food Program, the sector procured 2,000 Assorted Shade Tree seedlings; 1,500 Assorted Fruits seedlings; 1,470 Gobe seeds; 3,535 kgs Cow peas seeds; 4,240kgms maize seeds, 1,684 kgs of beans seeds which were distributed to 50 selected schools in the Karamojasub-region. Monitored 470 primary schools benefiting from World Food Progamme support. Under Karamoja Primary Education Project (KPEP): Procured and distributed 84,337 instructional materials and 21 book shelves for 21 schools. Under UTSEP: A total of 3,140 caregivers out of 4000 were trained in early reading methodology; Head teachers, Deputy Head teachers and School Management Committee members from 503 schools (2,680 headteachers; 3,809 P.1 teachers and 3,682 P.2 teachers under Early Grade Reading were trained in school leadership and management out of 12,100 targeted. Signed contracts for construction work in 55 schools; Inspected 1,000 schools, reports were filed through the ICT based inspection system.
SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Conducted monitoring and support supervision for 621 secondary schools(93 Government USE secondary schools, 267 Non-USE private schools and 261 USE/UPOLET private schools); Trained 1,267 Science and Maths teachers from Southern SESEMAT zone; Conducted induction training for 105 newly appointed members of BOGs, 157 newly promoted head teachers and 594 newly promoted deputy head teachers; supported the renewal of the tenure of BoGs in 66 secondary schools; Facilitated the national adjudication for the East African essay writing competition; Under development of Secondary project, completed construction of 4 classrooms and a 5 stance student’s toilet at Laropi Seed S.S- Moyo, Patongo S.S – Agago and Awara College Etori- Arua. Completed construction of phase II of administration blocks at Bufunjo Seed S.S-Kyenjojo and katunguru Seed S.S- Rubirizi. While in other schools, completed construction of storeyed academic block with 2 science laboratories at Kyenjojo S.S (70 %) progress, 2 blocks of 4 unit each staff houses at Kasese S.S (65%) progress and finalized procurement process and signed contract for construction of a physics laboratory at Ntare School. Constructed latrine stances and classrooms at Kololo High School (Phase 1) and completing APL1 structures in 4 schools continued; carried out maintenance of solar equipment in 500 secondary schools and printed 2,560 new registration certificates for private institutions.
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME
With an approved budget of Ushs. 157.07bn, the department was able to achieve the following;
To enhance equitable access to quality Higher Education, the department continued to facilitate the Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB). Currently a total of 3,799 students (2,725 male and 1,074 female) are loan beneficiaries, pursuing their Higher Education in Universities (Public Universities and Private Chartered Universities) and other tertiary institutions. Paid top up allowances to 631 students abroad (75 in China, 92 in India, 19 Turkey, 39 Egypt, 12 Cuba, 8 Thailand and 358 Algeria); Facilitated the Education Attaches in India and Algeria; and facilitated NCHE to perform Quality Assurance. The Universities registered government and private students for programs; Carried out field attachment and industrial training; Continued construction works at the Seven (7) beneficiary public Institutions under the HEST Project (where the estimated Status of civil works at each of the Beneficiary Institutions is as follows: Makerere University - 63%; Gulu and Lira University College - 30%; Busitema University - 55%; Kyambogo University - 68%; Muni University - 42%; MUBS – 100% and, MUST - 42%). In addition, facilitated research activities in MUBS, Kyambogo University, MUST and Busitema University. SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME The Department transferred subvention grants to 100 special schools/units that support learners with special needs; Transferred scholarships to 2 special needs schools; and, Procured 14 Perkin Braillers to benefit three schools per region; Carried out support supervision in 30 institutions supporting learners with SNEs; and Monitored NFE centres implementing NFE program in 4 districts. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAMME Facilitated career talks and disseminated guidance and counseling materials in 156 secondary schools in the country; processed and produced admission documents for P.7 and S.4 candidates to be used by UNEB; Printed 5000 copies of Guidance Counselling Handbook and A guide for enrolment into this. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Commenced the training of Sixty three (63) instructors i.e. 39 instructors are being trained locally in Uganda while 24 instructors are being trained in trained in Japan (the areas being considered include Mechatronics and programmable logic controllers); Paid Capitation grants for trainees at Lugogo Vocational Training Institute (190 students) and Nakawa Vocational Training Institute (285 students); Paid industrial training fees for trainees at Tororo Cooperative College (148 students), Jinja Training Vocational (187 students), Lugogo Vocational Training Institute (190 students) and Nakawa Vocational Training Institute (285 students); Paid capitation for 1,800 students, examination and industrial training for 1600 students in 5 UCCs; Paid capitation for 2,400 students, examination and industrial training fees for 1600 students in 5 UTCs; Disbursed examination fees to Technical Institutes (2300 students), Technical schools (2784 students), Agricultural Institutes (248 students), Polytechnics (1786 students), and UGPRIV (611). Provided funds to 10 BTVET institutions to facilitate the procurement of instructional materials in form of sand, iron sheets, detergents, dummies, text books and simulators; Continued with construction works at UCC Aduku, UTC Bushenyi UTC Kyema, UTC Elgon, UTC Kicwamba and Hoima School of nursing, Tororo Cooperative College, St. Kizito Technical institute and Butabika School of psychiatric nursing;Commenced the construction of a boys’ dormitory and staff quarter at Lake Katwe TI; and, Monitored the BTVET institutions of UCC Kabale, Kabale School of Nursing, Kabale Technical institute, Kizinga TS and Rukole CP. Procured training equipment and materials for survey and land management training school, Entebbe;5 institutional infrastructure development Plans for UTC Kyema in Masindi, Kasese Youth Polytechnic in Kasese, St. Joseph VTI in Fortportal, St. Simon VTI and Millennium Business School supervised and finalized; Procured tools and equipment for Bukooli TI, Olio CP and Mbale CP. Developed UVQF Level 1-3, 110 theory and 110 practical performance test items; Developed 143 Knowledge/theory and 70 performance/ practical assessment instruments; Finalized architectural designs and BOQs for JKIST; Diploma in Electric and Automobile curricula developed for Nakawa VTI. Under Albertine project, engineering firms to produce designs were being procured; Under the Skills Development Project, procurement of a consultancy firm for design and renovation is ongoing.
QUALITY AND STANDARDS PROGRAMME
Paid capitation Grants to 5 NTCs for 3,751 students(Abilonino CPIC for 175 students, Health Tutors College for 120 students and 45 PTCs for 16,239 students); Inspected 320 secondary schools, 5 NTCs and 35 PTCs; Carried out Monitoring of Learning Achievement in 156 Local Governments; Trained 770 Inspectors and Associate Assessors; Trained 300 lecturers in active teaching and learning; Developed and distributed 1,000 active teaching and learning guide to lecturers; Carried out Measure Learning Achievement of pupils in primary schools; Trained 770 Inspectors and Associate Assessors; Trained 300 lecturers in active teaching and learning; Completed rehabilitation and construction works in 3 institutions; Conducted a Needs Assessment at 4 PTCs.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMME
Supported organization of Primary Schools National Ball Games and SNL Championship at St. Charles Lwanga S.S, Koboko; supported the organization of SNE Championship and Secondary Schools National Swimming Championship; Supported organization of the PTCs, Technical Institutes and Meteorological Institute National Games 2016 held from 3rd -15th September, 2016 at Kitgum Technical, Kitgum district; Conducted Sports Schools Baseline survey in Secondary Schools and inspected Secondary Schools Sports Championships 2017, Nurses and Health Institutions Games and Primary Schools National Championships host venues; Provided basic Sports equipment to 10 Sports Schools and transferred subvention to National Council Sports; Supported the development of the draft National Sports for Development Strategy and supported the Uganda Cranes preparations for AFCON Qualifiers as well as the Cranes participation in the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon. In regard to National High Altitude Training Centre project, the department handed over the site to the contractor (M/S. COMPLANT LTD) and commenced construction works for Athletes Hostel Block. At Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium project, completed bids evaluation for Designs and Construction Supervision Consultancy.
POLICY, PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMME
Conducted budget execution monitoring in LGs; conducted policy tracking; conducted the 23rd Education Sector Review including Planning and Budgeting workshop; advised on quarterly expenditures; Facilitated Sector working groups meetings; Reviewed, validated and finalized IPFs for FY 2017/18; Paid pension to 2,660 General Civil Service retirees and gratuity to 8 people; developed a Roadmap to guide the review of the Government White Paper on Education (1992). In FY2017/18, the Sector plans to undertake the following key priorities:
PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Under this programme, the sector plans to scale up the rehabilitation of some primary schools in deplorable state requiring (Ushs.10bn). Orient senior women and male teachers on their roles and responsibilities. Conduct “Go back to school” campaigns to increase enrollment for both boys and girls. Develop the re-entry policy for pregnant girls and child mothers. Conduct a National workshop to disseminate the reviewed Gender in Education Policy. Procure and distribute seeds to the 7 districts of Karamoja sub region. Hold Head Teacher dialogues. Facilitate HIV unit activities. Procure P.3 thematic curriculum and P.4 instructional materials for core subjects and reading books. Monitor 526 schools and support supervise private primary schools. Support caregivers on parental and community in ECD followed up in West Nile. Hold a dialogue with key stakeholders in ECD programs in Karamoja. Vigorously undertake community engagement on key policy issues like school feeding; Commence on the construction of 138 Primary Schools under the UTSEP project; Improvement of Governance in Primary Schools through training and sensitization of School Management Committees. Transfer Ushs 5bn to the Teacher’s SACCO.
SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The programme will induct newly appointed Board of Governors and 597 newly appointed deputy head teacher on their roles and responsibilities. Conduct staff transfer and deployment & facilitate appeals committee. Facilitate national sports competitions, East African Games, MDD competitions and East African essay competitions. Provide support supervision to 561 secondary schools (515 USE schools and 46 Non-USE schools).
Under development of secondary project, kick start constructing secondary schools in sub counties without any secondary school, beginning with the available limited seed capital under transitional development grant for decentralized secondary development (Ushs.8.86bn); Grant aid 100 community Secondary Schools in Sub counties without as one of the strategies to provide all sub counties with Government schools.
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The Higher Education department will continue to facilitate HESFB to support 4,400 beneficiaries students to access loans; Complete construction, rehabilitation and expansion of facilities in 6 public institutions under HEST project; Construct a classroom and hostel block at Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba; Recruit new teaching staff; Carry out industrial attachment; Carry out academic Audit; Conduct research seminars and training; Make publications;Prepare and present Research proposals for approval and funding; Procure vehicles and equipment.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The sub sector plans to scale up of non-formal skills Training; continue to facilitate operations of examination bodies (UBTEB, UNMEB, UAHEB). Develop 120 sets of UVQF Assessment materials; inspect and accredit Assessment Centres; conduct 4 regional labour market scans; conduct continuous assessment of 22,000 student nurses and midwives and 9,560 candidates in 46 institutions for 24 academic programs examined; and conduct Training for 360 trainees in various CBET activities in Nakawa VTI. Continue with infrastructural development in institutions under different projects (Dev’t of BTVET, IDB, OFID, KOICA, SAUDI etc). Some of the facilities will include construction of a storied classroom block at Hoima School of nursing & Tororo cooperative college completed; Construction of facilities for the new Institute of science & technology in Kisoro District started; Draw Architectural designs for the MV workshop at Nakawa VTI; Construction of a dormitory at St. Kizito Technical institute –Masaka; Construction of a boys hostel at Butabika school of psychiatric nursing, Arua and Kabale School of nursing.
QUALITY AND STANDARDS PROGRAMME
The Sector will continue with rehabilitation of PTCs; Continue inspection activities and Monitor Learning Achievements in government Primary schools; Monitor schools/institutions compliance to planning, inspection and accountability guidelines; Support and mentor Inspectors on new inspection initiatives; Roll out inspection information system; 48 all exclusive sets for PLE, 136 UCE& 116 UACE papers set and moderated;Braille examinations set for the blind and large print for candidates with low vision; 321,500 UCE and 104,800 UACE result slips, 307,528 UCE and 99,983 UACE certificates printed; and, 6 research reports produced.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMME
The Department plans to finalize the Physical Activity and Sports (PAS) Bill and submitted to Parliament for debate and enactment. Review NPESP (2004). Support East Africa Secondary School Games and enhance teaching of PE in schools. Support Educational Institutions Sports Championships, coordinate all National and International Championships and Training of Sports Personnel. Contribution to International Sports Organizations/Bodies made. Common Wealth Games, NSA activities and National teams supported. Sports Schools supported. Procure PES equipment. Continue with the construction of NHATC phase 1 and complete engineering designs for Akii-Bua National Stadium.
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The Special Needs Education Department will strengthen the Special Needs in Education function through procurement of specialized instructional materials and equipment including 1000 cartons of Braille paper, 80 Perkins Braille machines, 20,000 Sign Language books/manuals, and Brailed story books. The Department will also conduct monitoring and support supervision visits to 70 schools implementing SNE;Support ten learners with special educational needs at Iganga Secondary School; Transfer grants to 100 special schools/units according to the no. of learners & the degree/level of disability at 50,000/=Severe and profound; 40,000/= moderate & 30,000/=mild per child; train 293 teachers and coordinating tutors in functional and specialized skills; develop specialized training manuals for SNE; train 65 staff from Wakiso and Mbale in sign language; undertake civil works for 5 classrooms at Mable School for the Deaf.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAMME
The department plans to conduct support supervision and provision of guidance and counseling services in schools; plans to develop, procure & distribute 12,000 copies of Career Guidance Handbook; develop G&C policy; print & distribute P.7 information guide booklets at least 50,000 copies and G&C National guidelines for Post-Primary about 12,000 copies.
POLICY, PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMME
The Education Planning and Policy Analysis Department plans to prepare the BFP for FY 2018/19; Conduct policy tracking; Pay Pension to retirees in Education Sector; Develop ICT Policy and Strategic Plan; Review Government White Paper on Education (1992); and; Audit Payments, procurement and inventory systems and payrolls; Conduct Education Sector Review and Planning and Budgeting Workshop; Undertake monitoring of budget extension; Revise the Education Sector Strategic Plan; Prepare and submit the Ministerial Policy Statement FY 2018/19 and conduct policy research.
NCDC
The Agency will review the Nile English Course Textbook and Teacher's guide for Primary Five; translate P.5 curriculum materials into braille; Create 3 language boards for small communities of IK, Jana and Kinubi; Develop guidelines for making inclusive play materials for ECD and Designing specifications for preparing inclusive play groups; Train 68 TOTs and orient 200 teachers in more 8 least performing Districts on implementation of the Thematic Curriculum; Develop Kiswahili orientation manuals of P.5,6 & 7 in preparation for massive Kiswahili roll out; Develop learner engagement materials and advocacy messages to support the teaching of religious education; Hold subject Panel meetings to review the content for the 15 subjects in the Lower Secondary curriculum; Edit the repackaged curriculum content for the 15 subjects of the lower Secondary
In execution of its mandate, the Education sector faces a number of challenges which have constrained it from effectively achieving its mandated objectives and strategic interventions. The main challenges faced by the sector include:
Increasing number of sub counties without any Government Secondary school and parishes without any Government primary school. (b) Shortage of science teachers in secondary schools and Instructors in BTVET institutions. (c) Stagnant staffing levels in Universities which stand at an average of 50% of the approved staff structures in all public Universities. (d) Dilapidated and deteriorating infrastructure in most education institutions established by Government. (e) Neglect of playing of specific roles by different stakeholders in provision of care and an enabling environment for children to learn effectively. (f) Constrained cash limits (g) Increasing enrollment rates vis a viz stagnant grants/budgetary allocations which have led to a reduction in the unit cost of the grants to individual learners. (h) The categorization of education spending as consumptive expenditure yet the outcomes of education are realized through expenditure on soft areas has resulted into budgetary cuts which have mainly targeted the category of consumptive expenditure. This has constrained capacity of the sector to undertake critical interventions thus adding to the already existing many unfunded priorities.
Madam Speaker, the overall budgeted resource for the Education and Sports Sector is Ushs.2,474.24 bn against the current allocation of Ushs.2,447.66bn representing a slight increase of Ushs.26.58bn. Out of this, Ushs.1,455.86 bn is Wage (58.8%); Ushs.476.16bn (19.2%) is Non-Wage; Ushs.153.27bn (6.2%) is GoU Development and Ushs.388.96bn (15.7%) is external financing. The allocation represents a share of 11.25% of the overall resource envelope of Ushs.21,993.16 bn which constitutes a decline of 0.73 percentage points from the Sector budget share of 11.98% for FY 2016/17.
It should be noted that almost all of the key cost drivers presented to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development during the Inter-Ministerial Meeting have remained unfunded and this is likely to affect performance of the Sector since some of these priorities were Presidential commitments.
I therefore seek your approval for the above financial resources for the Education Sector for FY 2017/18. Madam Speaker, I thank you and beg to submit. | en_US |
