Head 26: Ministry of Education

Head 26: Ministry of Education

A summary of the Ministry's Expenditure, Divisions and Projects Financial Scrutiny Unit, Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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About this Guide......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Head 26 ? Ministry of Education.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Ministry Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Divisions/Programmes............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Key Statement from 2016 Standing Finance Committee Debate..................................................................................................................... 13 Where the Ministry spends its money .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 2017-2018 Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure ................................................................................................................................................... 14 Summary of Estimates for Recurrent Expenditure for the period 2012-2018 ................................................................................................ 15 Staff and Pay .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses Fund (GATE) .......................................................................................................................... 21 The Ministry's total allocation as a percentage of the National Budget for the period 2012 to 2018. ...................................................... 22 Analysis and Summary of Expenditure................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2012-2018 ............................................................................................ 25 Noteworthy Development Programme Estimates in 2017-2018 ....................................................................................................................... 27 Status of New Projects from the Financial Year 2016-2017 ............................................................................................................................... 28 New Projects for the Financial Year 2017-2018 .................................................................................................................................................... 29 Major Programmes and Development for the Period 2016 to 2018 ................................................................................................................. 30 Auditor General Report Findings for the Fiscal year 2016 ............................................................................................................................... 31 Committee Inquires Related to the Ministry of Education .............................................................................................................................. 33 Similar Ministries in Other Jurisdictions ............................................................................................................................................................ 36

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About this Guide

This guide provides a summary of expenditure for the Ministry of Education for the period 2012-2018. It provides the Members of Parliament and stakeholders with an overview of the Ministry's responsibilities. The primary purpose of this guide is to consolidate the information contained within the various Budget Documents pertaining to the Ministry of Education and provide readers with an analysis of same. This guide is based primarily on the Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure, the Estimates of Development Programme, the Public Sector Investment Programme and the Auditor General's Report on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the fiscal year 2016.

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Head 26 ? Ministry of Education Ministry Overview1

Background The Ministry of Education (MOE) is the government entity responsible for the management and administration of public education in Trinidad.

Mission To educate and develop children who are:

able to fulfill their full potential; healthy and growing normally; academically balanced; well-adjusted socially and culturally; and emotionally mature and happy.

Vision The Ministry is a high performing and dynamic organization leading a quality education system that is responsive to the diverse needs of 21st century learners to contribute to the education and versatility of holistically developed children who are able to satisfy the human capital needs and sustainable development of society.

1 Ministry of Education website accessed 24/Aug/2017

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Agencies The Ministry of Education is the Government's leading advisor on the education system. As such, it is tasked with the responsibility of shaping the direction of the educational agencies and providers that operate within Trinidad and Tobago. Some of these agencies include:

The National Training Agency (NTA) The Schools of Nursing and Midwifery Metal Industries Company Institute of Technology (MIC) The National Energy Skills Center (NESC) The University of the West Indies St. Augustine (UWI, St. Augustine Campus) The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI) National Examinations Council (NEC) The Local School Boards The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)2

Minister of Education, the Honourable Anthony Garcia Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, The Honourable Dr. Lovell Francis Permanent Secretary - Ms. Angela Sinaswee- Gervais (Accounting Officer) Permanent Secretary - Mrs. Lenore Baptiste-Simmons3

2 Ministry of Education website accessed 24/Aug/2017 3 Ministry of Education website accessed 24/Aug/2017

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