PLANE, British Council partner TRCN to develop Professional Standards for School Leadership

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) launched its newly developed Professional Standards for School Leadership in Nigeria for Basic and Secondary Education. The Professional Standard for School Leadership in Nigeria is a comprehensive framework and reference document designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of school leadership across the country. It was developed and published […]

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) launched its newly developed Professional Standards for School Leadership in Nigeria for Basic and Secondary Education.

The Professional Standard for School Leadership in Nigeria is a comprehensive framework and reference document designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of school leadership across the country.

It was developed and published by TRCN with the generous support of the British Council and the UK-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) programme.

According to TRCN, the development of the standards is a significant step towards improving the quality of education in Nigeria by ensuring that school leaders are well-equipped to meet the demands of modern education environments.

The document specified the key role school leaders play in leading and managing schools, in line with government’s policy, to provide a high-quality education that will meet the needs of all Nigerian children and young people.

Delivering a keynote address during the launch, the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman emphasised the importance of providing teachers with an appropriate environment to drive the education system.

He highlighted that teachers are crucial in laying the foundational blocks that shape children’s futures.

“As a state, we have a duty to support our teachers, and this is one of the things that we have set up to do in this present government ” remarked the Minister.

Professor Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye, the Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN,  said the “standards are a culmination of collaborative efforts, reflecting the aspirations, values, and expectations set forth by our educational landscape.

They encapsulate the multifaceted dimensions of leadership, emphasising visionary guidance, pedagogical proficiency, managerial acumen, and ethical principles”.

The British High Commission’s Senior Education Adviser, Ian Attfield mentioned the UK’s commitment to its partnership with Nigeria through the PLANE programme, which focuses on basic education.

The programme has provided technical assistance and capacity building to support government priorities and has trained over 10,000 headteachers with the support of National Union of Teachers. He stated that to make these initiatives effective, comprehensive support for school leaders and education officials is essential.

During a goodwill remark from the British Council, Chinedu Oyemera also expressed appreciation for the efforts of various stakeholders in establishing the current school leadership standards.