The Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Basic Schools (COHBS) in the Ahafo Region, Edwin Sarpong-Boakye, has raised concerns over persistent challenges facing basic schools in the region, calling on government to take urgent action.
Speaking to Adom News in Goaso during the maiden Ahafo Regional COHBS Conference, held under the theme “Empowering Heads, Enhancing Educational Leadership for Quality Basic Education,” Mr. Sarpong-Boakye said the challenges are negatively affecting teaching and learning.
He identified the exclusion of junior high school (JHS) pupils from the School Feeding Programme as a major concern, noting that it impacts pupils’ concentration and overall academic performance. He appealed to government to extend the programme to cover JHS pupils.
Mr. Sarpong-Boakye also cited the lack of accommodation for headteachers and teachers, urging that teachers’ quarters be made mandatory in school infrastructure projects.
Another concern raised was the delay and inadequacy of responsibility allowances for headteachers. According to him, the allowance does not reflect the workload and responsibilities of school heads and should therefore be increased.
Meanwhile, the National President of COHBS, Nicholas Nii Kpakpoe Addo, encouraged headteachers to make effective use of the limited resources available to them while continuing to advocate for more support.
He also urged school heads to build strong, cordial relationships with key stakeholders to help mobilise the assistance needed to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
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