Ministry of Education Turns to Wales for Lessons as CBC Struggles

The visit offered first-hand experience of how Welsh schools implement quality assurance, leadership practices, and professional standards at the school level...

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A delegation of senior officials from Kenya’s Ministry of Education and the Teacher Service Commission visited Wales from January 25 to 31 to study school inspection and improvement practices.

The visit, organized by the British Council, involved inspecting various schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Kenyan officials observed that Wales' curriculum prioritizes continuous assessment over high-stakes examinations, a contrast to Kenya's traditional 8-4-4 model.
Prof Julius Bitok, Principal Secretary at Kenya’s State Department of Basic Education, announced plans to recruit additional quality assurance officers, whose induction will benefit from insights gained during the visit.

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