FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE EDUCATION COMMISSION

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EDUCATION COMMISSION

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

• Introduction
• Objectives of the ECR7
• Quality school education
• Quality school culture
• Scope of the ECR7
• Approach to this study
• Layout of the ECR7

• Aims of education
• Quality indicators
• School context and profile
• Process indicators
• Output indicators
• Participation of front-line educators

• Internal quality assurance
• School-based management
• Co-operation of key players in the school system
• Self-evaluation
• External quality assurance

• The existing school funding system
• The School Management Initiative
• School-based management
• Provision of more funding flexibility
• Administration Grant and School & Class Grant
• Furniture and Equipment Grant
• Substitute Teacher Grant
• Subject Grant
• Retention of savings
• Approved collection of fees
• Government schools
• The way forward

• Quality Education Development Fund

• Continuous professional education of principals and teachers
• Participation in school work
• Provision of suitable support
• Appraisal and promotion
• Establishment of a General Teaching Council

• Review of the education-related executive and advisory structure
• Review of curriculum and examinations
• More choices to parents
• Next major task of EC

• Development of quality school education
• Strategy and timeframe for implementation
• Summary of recommendations
• Financial and staffing implications
• Conclusion

1. Task Group on School Quality and School Funding (18 April 1996 - 30 August 1996)

2. Summary of Public Comments on the Consultation Document for the ECR7

3. Task Group on School Quality and School Funding (24 February 1997 - 10 July 1997)

4. Sample proforma of an annual report

5. Sample outline of the contents of a full inspection report