Budget Speech 2011 - Government of Grenada

This year, the priorities will be:
1. Continuing quality infrastructure for increased access: A total of
approximately 15 schools have been identified, rehabilitation
works will continue on a number of educational institutions
including TAMCC.
2. Preparing adolescents for newly generated employment through
appropriate technologies: Provision of training resources and
equipment for the development of technical education skills in
primary, secondary and post secondary schools and greater access
to tertiary education.
3. Breaking the poverty cycle by building a strong foundation in
early years and providing quality education at all levels: High
Scope curriculum practices will be introduced in every preschool,
mechanisms will be put in place to improve the learning
environment and student motivation.
4. Ready for school, Getting to school and Participating in school:
Under this theme the Ministry will implement measures to
strengthen safety-net measures such as transportation, school
meals, school uniform and examination fees for needy students.
5. Improving student performance for gainful employment: This
involves the implementation of the curriculum to parallel the world
of work and establishing a National primary exit competencybased
exam.
6. Continued access for vulnerable and at risk students through a
Time Out Academy; provisions for special needs, expansion
of the Programme for Adolescence Mothers, Prison Education
Programme, Adult Literacy Programme.
7. Effective school management and succession through mentorship
programme for aspiring principals, training for principals and
teachers.
8. Work-study education programmes at recognized institutions,
such as TAMCC, UWI Online Degree Programmes and St.
George’s University Degree in Primary Education.
2011 Budget Statement Page 75