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.