Section 4Part 2 — DUTIES OF MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATION, AND DUTIES OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
Duties of Chief Officer of Ministry
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The Chief Officer shall, under the specific or general direction of the Minister —
supervise the administration of education and the implementation of the national policy;
endeavour to collaborate with any agencies, to ensure the establishment and pursuit of goals and objectives that develop basic knowledge and skills in all persons, including —
the skills of literacy, listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy, mathematics, analysis, problem solving, and information processing;
critical and creative thinking skills;
an understanding of the role of technical and vocational education and training as well as science and technology in society together with scientific and technological skills;
appreciation and understanding of creative arts;
physical development and personal health and fitness; and
the creative use of leisure time;
endeavour to collaborate with any agencies, to ensure the establishment and pursuit of goals and objectives that —
develop self-worth and self-awareness;
promote the importance of the family and community;
provide opportunities to reach maximum potential;
promote recognition, understanding and respect for the Constitution, laws and national symbols of the Islands;
develop an understanding of the principle of gender equality;
develop an understanding and appreciation of diversity;
develop an understanding of the history, language, culture, and values of the Islands and their role in contemporary society;
increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment of the Islands;
develop an understanding of the historical and contemporary role of key industries and the economy of the Islands; and
prepare the people of the Islands for participation in the local and global economy and society;
endeavour within available resources to ensure that provision of compulsory education is sufficient in number, character and facilities so as to afford for all eligible persons such opportunities for education and training as is desirable in view of their different ages, abilities, aptitudes and needs, and the periods for which they are eligible for such education or training and that such provision is available in such manner as the Minister shall decide, including public-private partnership, or other collaborative arrangements;
make reasonable efforts to consult with such persons or groups of persons who are stakeholders in the education system and other persons who have a special interest in or knowledge of matters relating to education, as the Minister considers appropriate;
monitor and assess the quality, economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the education system and require to be published, in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate, information relating to such monitoring and assessment; and
undertake such other duties, as the Minister considers appropriate, in order to further the objectives of this Act.
The Chief Officer, or any public officer authorised in writing by the Chief Officer, may in the prescribed manner and at prescribed times enter the premises of any educational institution, home school or other premises where the care and education of children is being undertaken, for the purpose of making enquiries and discharging such duties as may be imposed on the Chief Officer or the authorised public officer by this Act or the regulations.
The Chief Officer may, by written instrument, delegate any of the Chief Officer's functions under this Act (other than this power of delegation) to any person or body.
A delegation under subsection (3) is revocable at will and does not prevent the exercise by the Chief Officer of any function so delegated.
Referenced By
- Section 5 — Annual progress report
section 4(1)(a)