NATIONAL SCHOOL BASED MANAGEMENT POLICY NSBMP

A Policy sets up school-based management committees to boost governance and community involvement in schools. It targets schools, parents, communities, and education authorities to promote accountability and participation. This improves learning outcomes and overall school performance.

What Is This Policy?

A policy establishing school-based management committees to improve governance, accountability, and community participation in school management.

Who Does It Target?

Schools, parents, communities, school administrators, and education authorities.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Improve school governance through community participation, enhance accountability, and improve learning outcomes.

Key Features

Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation Coverage: Nationwide Enforcement: Relevant federal agencies

How to Access

Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.

Impact & Metrics

Strengthens the regulatory and policy framework in the relevant sector.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja

Legal Framework

Operates under the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, the National Policy on Education, the Child Rights Act 2003, the Local Government Act (provisions on school governance), and the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education. Draws on UNESCO guidelines on school-based management and community participation in education.