Hon. Fasam Howard Nyensuah

Mandate and Core Function of the Bureau of Early Childhood Education.

The mandate and Core function of the Bureau of Early Childhood Education shall include, but not limited to the following:

a).     Design, develop implement, coordinate, monitor and review all early                    childhood education programs, in line  with national policy developed by            the Ministry and endorsed by the Government, and in conformity  with              the Ministry’s stated objectives and priorities for such level;

b).     Ensure that the early childhood education programs are in line with                    national policy objectives and the  priorities  of the Ministry of Education            for such educational level;

c).     Develop and maintain a professional relationship with teachers,                           administrators and other officials of public,  private and faith based early           childhood development institutions;

d).     Issue permits, subject to approval of the Deputy Minister for Instruction            and endorsement by the Minister, for  the operation of early childhood                programs in the country;

e).     Ensure effective monitoring and review of content, pedagogy, access,                    gender equity, management and control  of the early childhood program;

f).      help facilitate well-designed and managed early childhood development              institutions.