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PRESENTATION OF PROMAN TEAM LEADER- TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING 23 JULY 2019

SUPPORT TO THE EDUCATION SECTOR IN SIERRA LEONE

Project funded by the European Union Government of Sierra Leone

• Key Achievements
• What is yet to be accomplished?

QUALITY ACCESS-KEY-Actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

CLASSROOMS, INFRASTRUCTURE: Increase the number

• f schools and

classrooms and sanitary facilities in existing schools in 4 districts:

• Port Loko
• Bombali
• Kenema
• Bo

Rehabilitate schools infrastructure and provide furniture at junior secondary level to increase access and reduce double shifts Dossier for Works Tender submitted containing construction of 67 new, 155 rehabilitated classrooms, in each

• f the 4 districts) :
• new 67
• rehabilitated 155
• WASH 361
• staff quarters 9
• labs 52:
• science
• computer
• libraries
• Increased

enrolment and reduction of double shift at junior secondary edu level

• Better learning
• utcomes
• Better motivated

teachers due to improved learning conducive environment

• Dossier for tender

publication submitted

• Number of new

classrooms constructed/ rehabilitated

• % of rehabilitated

schools by district

• % of schools with

double shifting reduced

• % of schools with

adequate science facilities

• improved science

learning achievements benefiting JSS

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator Status / Achievements

• Works Tender

dossier approved by EU Delegation, and

• Published (90

days) on 19/06/2019

• Pre- bidding

meetings held in 4 districts

QUALITY ACCESS-KEY-Actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator Status / Achievements

REHABILITATE CLASSROOMS, INFRASTRUCTURE:

Photo

Overview: Rehabilitation works in 4 selected districts

LOCATION REHABILITATION (BLOCKS) NEW CLASSROOMS TOTAL NEW CLASSROOMS LIBRARY, COMPUTER LABS & SCIENCE LABS STAFF QUARTERS WASH

Bloc of 3 Bloc of 4 Bloc of 5

BO 31 12 8 20 13 3 83 BOMBALI 35 9 5 14 13 4 92 KENEMA 49 6 4 10 20 14 1 94 PORTLOKO 40 9 4 13 12 1 92 TOTAL 155 36 16 15 67 52 9 361

QUALITY ACCESS-KEY-Actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

Status / Achievements

• Works Tender

dossier approved by EU Delegation, and

• Published (90

days) on 19/06/2019

• Pre- bidding

meetings held in 4 districts (see photo gallery) Photo documentary: Pre- Bidding information by the

• NAO
• PCCU
• TA supported

QUALITY ACCESS- Strategic actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

FURNITURE Provide furniture to all targeted JSS to increase access and reduce double shift learning: 1st tender: 15,000 double seater desks/ benches 2nd tender: 12,000 single seater- desks/ chairs Plus various exec. chairs, conference tables, cabinets, lab. equipment etc. Increase of at >200 refurbished/ new classrooms with adequate/ usable furniture Reduced double shifting and improved learning environment

• % of schools with

functional furniture

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator Status / Achievements

Status / Achievements

1st Tender awarded (1st week of 7/19) Dossier prepared 15/08

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

QUALITY ACCESS- Strategic actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Provide Equipment for Central MBSSE+ districts, TSC+ districts, PCCU- including: Tablets: 982 Computers: app. 100, incl. software. Servers: 16 Printers, copiers: 6 Projectors: 5 Cameras: 5 Air conditioners: 9 Power generator: 1 Improved + functional work stations Improved education sector management services N/A

Status / Achievements

Tender prepared in 4/2019 Tender prepared in 4/2019 Tender prepared in 4/2019

Contract awarded, awaiting delivery in 8/2019. To be done:

• Clarification of

responsibilities

• Detailed

distribution planning

QUALITY ACCESS- Strategic actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Procure motor vehicles: 10 (MBSSE – DEOs: 4 MBSSE: 4 PCCU: 2 Procure bikes: 18 PCCU: 10 DEOs: 4 TSC-district off.: 4 Improved + functional work stations Improved services N/A

Status / Achievements

Tender prepared in 4/2019 Tender prepared in 4/2019 Tender prepared in 4/2019

Contract awarded, awaiting delivery in 8/2019. To be done: Detailed distribution planning

QUALITY ACCESS- Strategic actions: Dossiers submitted/prepared

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Support administration of Second tender (additional allocation of €6.2 million):

• Construction,

rehab., furnishing of JSS: €5.5 M

• 10 add. motor

vehicles €0.5 M

• Add. equipment:

€0.2 M. Improved + functional work stations Improved services N/A

Status / Achievements

Tender prepared in 4/2019 Tender prepared in 4/2019 Tender prepared in 4/2019

New supply tender launched: 15 Aug. 2019 Tender opening: 15

• Oct. (2m.

publication)

QUALITY TEACHING- All strategic actions accomplished

Conduct baseline studies to establish base for strategic implementation

• f the TA Project
• District survey on teacher

trainers providing in-service professional development services at primary level;

• Perceived teacher roles and

competency levels;

• Pre- service teacher

education programmes

• (national);
• National survey of pre-service

primary teachers final year;

• National mapping study

provision of in-service teacher prof. development Improved information base for all areas of teacher professional development Develop policy for professional development and professional standards for teachers and school leaders Policy and standards developed, launched, circulated, awareness campaigned Foundation for quality instruction, teacher prof. development and career structure laid

(a)

Number of copies printed + circulated

(b)

Number of downloads from website (of standards) Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Status / Achievements All 5 baseline studies finalised and validated. Accomplished

Quality TEACHING – Strategic actions accomplished/

Support 6 TTCs to develop stronger pre- service courses (maths, literacy) Courses developed and taught Improved quality of teaching in theses courses Learning achievement testing Develop concept and deliver courses for mentor training (primary and secondary) Courses developed and taught Improved quality of novice teacher instruction

• At least 24 facilitators are

familiar with the professional contents of mentor training

• 800 teacher mentors trained

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Develop and pilot Distance Learning Units in the TTCs (maths, literacy, pedagogy) Courses developed, tested + validated for inclusion into TTC programmes Better instruction by novice and seasoned serving teachers, able to reflect pedagogical interactions and decisions

• Number of participants

enrolled in DL classes Develop policy on Distance Learning Draft policy in place and discussed Distance learning fully integrated into Teacher Professional development and career progression linked with remuneration levels

• Career scheme services
• Number of teachers

participating in DL Support development of a

system of in-service teacher

training Proposal tabled, shared, discussed. Course offerings for In- Service trainings/ prof. dev. expanded Quality of instruction improved

• Number of in- service
• Teaching quality improved,

as evidenced in learning achievement tests

Status / Achievements Achieved Achieved Achieved Achieved Achieved

Quality TEACHING – Strategic actions accomplished/

Mentor Teacher Needs Needs assessment A short course for teachers who mentor pre-service teachers Learning achievement testing Mentor Teacher short course developed Courses implemented Outcome: 400 primary grades teachers and 400 primary school leaders completed the course

• n mentoring (in four

target districts). % of mentors applying course contents

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Status / Achievements Achieved Achieved Supervisory Strategies for school supervision developed, adopted and implemented. MBSSE inpectorate dep. supported, also TSC district offices Both target groups trained TOR submitted, Courses delivered Achieved, Pending Consolidated Report

• f findings from a

study on language and cognition developed Findings documented Improved reflection of teachers on language interferences in knowledge acquisition Report submitted Report edited

HR management - Strategic actions accomplished/ work in progress

Assist the TSC to develop a Manual on HR management Manual provided Improved teacher management Results of performance evaluation Support systems and procedures for accurate personnel records and payroll supported Accurate data base in place Optimised teaching force in place % of accurate teacher records

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Status / Achievements Work- in- progress Work- in- progress Asssist TSC in review

• f recruiting

practices (of primary edu teachers). Documentation of recruitment practices. Integration into policy development- TSC. Recruitment policies and practise improved. Achieved Assist TSC in designing, reviewing job descriptions + performance evaluation system Revised tools of j.d. +

• perf. eval. syst.

Better productivity of teaching force Performance survey Pending

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT All strategic actions accomplished/on track

Ensure efficient and effective implementation of the EU funded Education Support Programme

• EU Programme

Estimate working groups coordinated, finalised and budget approved

• Update and

changes of the PE supported Quality of learning and teaching improved

• PE approved and

signed

• Impact study on the

EU- EDF 11 sector support programe

Support PE Management Unit (PCCU) in

• perational matters
• Timely absorption of

the provisions of the grant

• Full reimbursement
• f all incurred

expenditures (zero inelligible expenditures)

• Timely

disbursement of expenditures achieved

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator Status / Achievements

Continued support provided- KE4, NKE

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT- All strategic accomplished/ on track

MONITORING: Provide M&E framework:

• TA Project
• PCCU- PE
• Education sector
• Frameworks for

M&E provided

• Improved quality

and timely implementation

• Reduction of
• verlapping

interventions (better efficiencies)

• Number and topics

in donor coordination meetings amking reference to M&E frameworks Support to Government- led donor coordination

• Donor

coordination strategy reviewed and to be updated

• Donor

coordiantion meetings progressively led by MBSSE/ MTHE

• Improved utilisation
• f external

assistance , harmonisation and alignment

• Sector reviews

reveal improved donor alignment, reduced transaction costs

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator

Monitoring framework established for:

• TA
• PE
• Edu. Sector

Trainings delivered + planned for 9/2019 DEOs, TSC districts, FQSE- MBSSE HQ

Status / Achievements

Concept note developed for revised Dev. Partner Strategy; support to education journal provided; Preparations for Annual Sector review started Monitoring framework established for:

• TA
• PE
• Edu. Sector

Trainings delivered + planned for 9/2019 DEOs, TSC districts, FQSE- MBSSE HQ

CROSS – CUTTING ISSUES- Strategic actions accomplished/ on track

Achieve good visibility of the programme, the Ministries and the EU

• Brochures printed,

disseminated (3,000)

• Website up and

running

• Weekly Facebook

postings

• Campaigns led
• Banners produced
• Improved quality and

timely implementation

• Reduction of
• verlapping

interventions (better efficiencies)

• Number and topics in

donor coordination meetings making reference to M&E frameworks Support action plan for gender mainstreaming

• Updated gender

Action Plan

• More participation
• f young women in

upper secondary education

• More role models

in the teaching profession

• Better equity in

education and society

• ASC demonstrates

progressivelly improvements in gender parity in senior secondary education and the teaching force Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator Status / Achievements

Constant support provided to cover all media relevant events, inter alia:

• Press releases
• Facebook postings
• Pre- bidding event coverage
• 7 Life Profile Stories
• n "Teacher Champions" in

national Newspapers;

• 8000 Coloured Posters on

Professional Standards - Distributed across the country.

• Technical Guidance on

Education Journal- Improved development Partner visibility

Gender mainstreaming Action Plan and budget prepared; focus group discussions held; final presentation 8/ 19

CROSS – CUTTING ISSUES- Strategic actions accomplished/ on track

Improve procurement and budgeting at district & central level

• Targeted training

provided (under implementation)

• Improved utilisation
• f resources
• Performance

analysis

Strategic Action Output Outcome Performance Indicator Status / Achievements

First field mission done; trainings needs analysed; second phase to be finalised by 9-10/2019

Modernise + expand EMIS and provide training for key personnel

• Concept for

modernisation provided and linked with PE

• Draft Policy

submitted

• Concept for

integration of TVET, NFE and HE prepared

• Equipment for

modernisation delivered and installed

• Training courses

attended by EMIS key personnel

• A modernised IT-

based sector-wide information system, linked with policy making and review is fully utilised

• Faster ASC available
• Linkages with review of

policies analysed

• Strategic EMIS and

policy dev. partnerships established and working

• Annual sector review

(end of school year) performed and informing setting/ revision of policies

• Sector wide EMIS

Policy discussed , agreed and paper documented

• PE budget amendment

supported

• Dictionary of

education terms + concepts ubmitted

• Staff recruitment

assisted (TOR)

• Training for Planning +

EMIS staff supported

CHALLENGES

6.

• D+3:
• All planned activities in the PE must be contracted before 13 December 2019.

(This may be only applicable to specific commitments, not the Imprest funded activities.) Any unspent funds will be forfeited (and returned to the European Development Fund (EDF)). 7.

• TA - FA

The TA is expiring in 2/ 2020, plus extension of specific components (stretched over the implementation phase). The savings from the TA component amount to 6.2 million €, and have been allocated as: 5.5 Infrastructure, school furniture, eqipment 0.5 Vehicles 0.2 Equipment

THANK YOU for your attention and for your support