Ministry of Education receives financial donation towards Inclusive Education

Some EC$270,000 was handed over to the Ministry of Education to support the Inclusive Education programme at the Fair Hall Government school.

The donation was handed over by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Saints. Speaking at the hand over ceremony Deputy Chief Education Officer, Joyce Blake-Browne said the ministry is grateful for the donation from the Church which will help to advance the project.

Blake-Browne added that over the last two years, the Ministry of Education has given serious attention to important instructions and skills.

“Many of the teachers have been recently exposed to professional development in Inclusive Education, and since 2014, the ministry has been paying close attention to the Fair Hall Government.”

Minister of Education, Curtis King said he is pleased with the partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.

The Minister further noted that the Government remains committed to providing quality education to everyone, hence it has introduced a series of beneficial initiatives which are today having a revolutionary impact on the education system.

He added, “a revolutionary impact in terms of access, equity and quality.”

Representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Saints, Cozy Stewart said the church will continue to partner with the ministry to improve inclusive education in the country. (API)