Ministerial Policy Statement FY 2021/2022

Abstract

The Right Honourable Speaker, during the FY 2020/21, the Education and Sports Sector had an overall approved budget of Ushs. 3,682.11bn of which Ushs. 1,090.12bn was non-wage recurrent: Ushs. 2,001.94bn was wage, while Ushs. 366.71bn was domestic development and Ushs. 223.34bn was External Financing. OVERVIEW PERFORMANCE FOR FY 2020/21 In FY 2020/21, the sector was able to achieve the following milestones : Pre-Primary and Primary programme: Under this programme, the sector trained 270 (i.e. 160 in P3 Teachers in Nakasongola and 110 in PI Teachers in Jinja) on EGR: Retooled 300 head teachers of poorly performing districts of Bukwo, Kween and Kalaki; Disbursed funds to 21 schools under Emergency Construction Project and works have kick started; Procured three publishers to print and distribute 5,430,527 copies of home study materials to private and public primary and secondary schools. Secondary Education programme: The sub-sector purchased St. Thomas S.S in Rubirizi at Ushs 600m; Verified and Monitored 117 UgIFT seed secondary schools for operationalization (94 sites at finishing stage and 23sites at roofing stage); and, Inducted 50 newly approved members of Board of Governors in their roles and responsibilities. Private Schools and Institutions programme: The sub-sector trained 120 BOG members in 40 private secondary schools in Northern Uganda and Central Uganda; provided support supervision to 120 private secondary schools that were inspected by DES in 4 districts. Skills Development programme: assessed 26.158 Candidates (ie., Male 11,455 and Female 14,703); examined 12,748(i.e. Male 6.841, Female 5,907) candidates in Technical. Business and Specialized programs: UAHEB assessed 6,114(i.e. Male 3.718. F5,907): UNMEB Assessed 8,383 (i.e. Male 2.694 and Female 5.689). Higher Education Programme: The sub-sector paid Top up Allowances for 259 students; Paid partial subscription to Commonwealth of Learning; upported the African Centres of Excellences to embark on innovations such as startup companies (Codek Engineering Ltd & Kevton Itd to develop single diesel engine prototype and maize and beans harvester. Quality and standards programme: Completed facilities at 3 NTCS (Kaliro, Muni Kabale): Procured acontainer for the call center that is to be deployed for the Tel. A system: Trained 2.760 school managers on the TeLA system; and: Monitored schools in 113 LGs on compliance to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Physical Education and Sports programme: Supported Federation of Uganda Football Association for AFCON 2021 Qualifiers -Uganda Vs. South Sudan. AFCON Qualifiers -South Sudan Vs. Uganda; Facilitated 2 athletes to Weightlifting Youth and Junior Championships in Nairobi Kenya: Facilitated 9 athletes to compete at World Athletics Half Marathon in Gydnia, Poland. Special Needs Education programme: Signed contract for procurement of 150 Mathematical Cubes, 200 White Canes, 20 Wheel chairs and assorted materials for learners with intellectual impairment; and, concluded the evaluation for consultancy services to adapt 2 subjects into accessible format. Guidance and Counseling programme: Signed contract for procurement of 8,820 copies of G&C materials as follows: 2,520 copies of the G&C for Post-Primary Education Institutions in Uganda -Teachers Resource book, 6.300 copies of the Placement Information Guide for S.4 candidates; provided support supervision in 111educational institutions in Iganga and Kaberamaido Districts. Policy. Planning and Support Services programme: Paid Pension for 2,407 General Civil Service; Renovated DES offices at Kyambogo and Ministry Headquarters; Held the annual Education and Sports Sector Review workshop for FY 2019/20: Analyzed and uploaded data for the 400 Secondary schools on EISE; Verified, aligned sorted, cleaned and uploaded Teacher information data on the EISE. OVERVIEW OF SECTOR PRIORITIES FOR FY 2021/22 For FY 2021/22, the Sector MTEF allocation is Ushs. 3.684.87bn against the current allocation of Ushs. 3,682.11bn in FY 2020/21 reflecting an increase of UShs. 2.76bn to cater for conditional grants to Local Governments among others. Out of Ushs. 3.684.87bn allocated to the sector, Ushs. 457.34bn is for Vote 013: Ushs. 51.55bn is for Vote 111; Ushs. 47.45bn is for Vote 122; Ushs. 23.71bn is for Vote 127; Ushs. 125.05bn is for Vote 128; Ushs. 9.42bn is for Vote 132; Ushs. 365.07bn is for Vote 136; Ushs. 57.48bn is for Vote 137; Ushs. 100.69bn for Vote 138; Ushs. 134.67bn is for Vote 139; Ushs. 33.94bn is for Vote 140; Ushs. 52.73bn is for Vote 149; Ushs. 27.81 is for Vote 301; Ushs. 40.16bn is for Vote 303; Ushs. 38.89bn is for Vote 307; Ushs. 16.02bn is for Vote 308; Ushs. 5.40bn is for Vote 319; Ushs. 17.23bn is for Vote 320; Ushs. 17.59bn is for Vote 321; and Ushs. 2,062.69bn is for Votes 500-850. The Sector will continue to focus on its strategic objectives and mandate in line with the overarching government policies and priorities. The specific undertakings by the sector in FY 2021/22 include: Pre-primary and Primary Education sub-programme plans to: Pay UPE capitation grants; procure and distribute 2,212,653 copies of P4-P7 Science and English books to government aided primary schools to improve ratio from 4:1 to 3:1; draft the UPE policy; train teachers in 27 local Governments in EGRA and EGMA methodologies; develop the National curriculum, assessment and placement policy: the School Feeding and Nutrition Policy; rehabilitate and construct 100 primary schools and 350 stances; procure and install lightning arresters for 140 primary schools. Secondary Education sub-programme plans to: Pay USE/UPOLET capitation grant to eligible students in only government schools: construct science laboratories in 06 secondary schools and establish virtual labs in 200 secondary schools using the Cyber Schools Technology Model: Draft a policy to guide education service delivery in private schools; complete construction works of 19 out of the 41 remaining secondary schools whose infrastructure was not finished under APLI project; rehabilitate 6 traditional secondary schools make them disability friendly; construct 36 of 116 targeted new secondary schools in sub counties without any form of secondary school. Quality and Standards sub-programme plans to: Retool 13,000 S.3 teachers to enable them implement the new lower secondary curriculum; conduct Continuous Professional Development for S.I and S.2 teachers in implementation of lower secondary curriculum; train 3,095 teachers in EGR methodologies including P.I teachers, head teachers and deputy head teachers from 10 districts out of the 27 districts; review the 1992 Government White Paper on Education; Develop a policy on inspection and quality assurance. Skills Development sub-programme plans to: complete construction works and equip 9 technical institutes: 12 community polytechnics and I UCC; construct one Health training institute; conduct Non-Formal Skills Training for 13,448 trainees in accredited Centres; Assess and certify skills of 40,000 candidates of out-of-school youths and issued with Worker Pas Certificates; develop and moderate Test items for assessment; train, retool and facilitate Assessors and External Verifiers; focus on working groups and modularization of TVET programme; assess and certify skills for 125,000 students in Business, Technical and Vocational acquired from TVET Institutions: Review BTVET strategic plan. Higher Education sub-programme plans to: enroll at least 1,500 undergraduate and 500 diploma students in skill scarce programmes on the students' loan scheme and continue to support 3,936 continuing undergraduate and 350 diploma students; complete construction of a female students' dormitory, a classroom block and commence on construction works on the Library and ICT Centre at UPIK; operationalize Mountains of the Moon University; amend/repeal the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001. Special Needs Education sub-programme plans to: Construct 20 Vocational skills workshops in 20 special/units and inclusive schools; procure and distribute specialized equipment; monitor and support supervise 120 special schools/units and inclusive schools and 20 NFE centers; Construct 2 workshops for vocational skill at Wakiso School for Deaf and other 2 selected Inclusive schools in the North and West. Guidance and Counselling sub-programme plans to: hold one community engagement to popularize TVET careers and opportunity; procure and distribute 10,000 copies of information posters on TVET to attract learners and youth to TVET; conduct career guidance talks on TVET and STEM/STEI in 120 schools and education institutions. Policy, planning and support services plans to: conduct HRM audits to ensure compliance to HR policies, guidelines and standards: support technical departments in undertaking policy and legal reforms; prepare and submit Vote BFP and MPS; develop 6 Project. Concept Notes and Operational Manuals; conduct 4 project supervision visits and spot-checks and hold an annual ESSR workshop. Physical Education and Sports plans to: Review the National Physical Education and Sports Policy; develop regional stadia at Akii Bua and Buhinga, as well as oversee Namboole re-development; promote and support Educational Institutions to participate in local and international championships. Education Service Commission: plans to monitor and guide District Service Commissions in recruitment of education personnel; confirm and regularize appointments to ensure continuity in service. Public Universities: will focus on infrastructure development; research and innovation; knowledge transfer partnerships: strengthening community outreach programmes. NCDC: will focus on the implementation of lower secondary curriculum.