Ministry Of Education Jamaica MOEY - Kingston

Vision Statement

A nation empowered by a dynamic system of care, education and training.

Mission Statement

Providing quality care and education in an innovative, inclusive and enabling environment thereby creating, socially conscious and productive Jamaicans.

Policy Priorities and Priority Policies (Areas)

The policy priorities of the Ministry have been developed within the context of the National Development Plan: Vision 2030 Jamaica and the corresponding Medium Term Socio-Economic Framework, the National Education Sector Plan and the new thrust of the Government for fiscal management and accountability.

With the focus being on providing quality education, youth development and training and care and protection through the efficient and effective use of resources, the  

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following policy priorities have been identified:

Policy Priorities

1. Child and Youth Development

2. Child Care and Protection

3. Lifelong Learning

4. Governance and Accountability

5. Information and Communication

6. Quality Education and Training

7. Stakeholder Engagement

Priority Policies (Areas)[1]

1. Safety, Security and Uniformed Groups in all schools

2. Technology in Education and Administration

3. Differentiated Instruction for effective teaching and learning

4. Youth Development and Career Advancement

5. Efficiency in Public Information and Communication

[1]Priority Policy Areas are those that the current government administration is focusing

Strategic Objectives

To minimize the number of at risk children and youth.
To maximize the percentage of Jamaican children ages 3-18 who have access and/or attachment to a high quality education.
To maximize the percentage of Jamaican youth ages 15-29 who have access to opportunities for continuing education and training.
To maximize the percentage of the work force that is trained and certified to satisfy labour market demands.
To maximize the percentage of Jamaican educational programmes that meet prescribed standards of quality.
To maximize the literacy rate; (b) To maximize the numeracy rate.
To maximize the percentage of Jamaican students and teachers who have access to a safe and secure, physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment in which to learn and work.
To maximize the number of children who live in a safe, secure and healthy state care environment.
To maximize the percentage of parents who are involved in their children’s education.
To maximize the percentage of schools and other institutions that are provided with staffing, equipment, materials, curriculum offerings, support services and physical facilities that meet established standards of sufficiency.
To ensure the efficient deployment of qualified human and financial, facilities, equipment and other resources in the achievement of Ministry’s goals
To maximize the percentage of teachers and administrators in the education sector who are certified and/or licensed.
To minimize complaints from public about media content.
To maximize access to Official Records of Government of Jamaica.
To maximize access to public broadcasting services.
To maximize the use of technology in the delivery, monitoring and management of education.

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION STORY

The Ministry of Education (MoE) is the government entity responsible for the management and administration of public education in Jamaica. The Ministry of Education was first established in 1953, as the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare. Currently, the MoE carries out the Government of Jamaica’s mandate of ensuring a system which secures quality education and training of all citizens of Jamaica in order to optimise individual and national development.The MoE provides the avenue for enrichment and upward mobility of our people though education. The organisation is one of Jamaica’s largest public entities and is comprised presently of 11 agencies, six Regional Offices, and a central office with approximately 40 units which fall under 5 divisions. These unite to provide the framework for the efficient functioning of over 1,000 public educational institutions that serves over 100,000 students and over 20,000 teachers. The Ministry of Education is also responsible for two public universities and several community, multidisciplinary and teachers’ colleges. Core Roles and FunctionsThe Ministry’s role of effectively managing the education system is accomplished through the execution of functions carried out by its divisions and agencies. Among these functions are:

Planning, developing, and implementing educational policies and programmes
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of locally and internationally funded projects and programmes

Maintaining an efficient system of collecting, collating, analyzing and presenting current and accurate data on quantifiable educational indicators to meet local demand and international standards
Developing and supporting programmes, services and activities geared towards personal and national development

Providing guidance in financial management for all educational institutions and affiliated agencies.
Mission Statement To provide strategic leadership and policy direction for quality education for all Jamaicans to maximize their potential, contribute to national development and compete effectively in the global economy. Vision StatementA customer-centred, performance oriented education system producing globally competitive, socially conscious Jamaican citizens. The National Shared VisionEach learner will maximize his/her potential in an enriching learner centred education environment with maximum use of learning technologies supported by committed qualified competent effective and professional educators and staff. The education system will equitable and accessible with full attendance to Grade 11.Accountability, transparency and performance are the hallmarks of system that is excellent, self sustaining, resourced and welcomes full stakeholder participation.Every Child Can Learn…Every Child Must Learn.