Delegates from Accra and beyond listened to the presentation and what the consultancy had to offer. Questions were asked on a range of international , Ghanian topics . In particular teaching and learning, leadership, training, finance and administration.
The consultancy seeks to work in collaboration and add value to, governmen , church and other educational settings. They can be seen and contacted through their web site www.educationintenationalconsultancy.co.uk. The conference was deemed a success by delegates and expressed so.
Questions.
A wide of range of questions were considered by the Directors , both from those who attended and in writing . These ranged from and can be summarised as below
· The standards of teaching and Learning in the UK and how can best practice be spread and shared in Ghana . For this it was proposed to have a Conference for interested delegates in the UK in 2017 .
· Child protection questions , were replied to as follows . Child Protection is one of the most important criteria in all countries . To ensure the wellbeing and care for Al pupils should be part of all schools’ mission.
· Questions on finance were answered with the following in mind . All schools in Ghana , large or small , rural or urban should have secure systems in place and that in terms of building and staffing. All staff should be correctly paid as part of high value teaching profession in Ghana . Teachers to continue to provide the best possible education for all pupils.
· Good leadership and financial systems were essential for schools in Ghana to be outstanding . All pupils and families deserve this .
· Punishments and reward questions were also considered . All Schools in Ghana should have proper behaviour policies in place . Corporal punishment was not an appropriate , or lawful sanction internationally . The consultancy has a policy that it is willing to share with delegates .This will be circulated .
· The Conference closed with a promise to hold further Conferences both in the UK and Ghana. Continued discussion took place over lunch .
· The Consultancy confirmed that a start up project had commenced in Sankore.