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(3) The proposed structure must contain the following details: (a) the current student enrolment at the school categorized into year groups; and (b) the current number of staff at the school and their roles; and (c) (d) any anticipated trends in enrolment, together with documented evidence of those anticipated trends; ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
44 (1) Variation of school staffing structures A Provincial Education Officer or relevant Education Authority may seek a variation of a school’s staffing structure at any time by: (a) making an application to the Director General in the prescribed form; and (b) providing all the details required under subsection 43(3).... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) The Director General is to review school staffing structures at least once a year and may vary a school staffing structure.
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9 of 2014 31 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM 45 (1) Positions in schools The Director General may determine: (a) categories of positions in schools including, but not limited to principals, deputy principals, classroom teachers, assistant teachers, inclusive education teachers and early childhood and care education teach... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), inclusive education teacher means a teacher who is specially trained to teach children with special needs from children who are highly intelligent to children with vision impairment, hearing impairment, speech impairment, intellectual impairment, physical impairments. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Division 3 Administration and management of schools 46 (1) Responsibilities of the principal The principal of a school is responsible for: (a) the day to day administration and management of the school; and (b) the well-being of students and staff at the school; and (c) (d) the professional development of teaching and ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the principal of a school must: (a) (b) ensure that the school buildings and grounds are kept clean and tidy, and are well maintained; and in consultation with the staff, school committees, school councils and school community associations, develop rules for the school to ensure the... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 32 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) provide guidance and counselling to students, and advice to parents, on matters affecting a student’s progress at the school; and identify school aged children within their community who are not attending school and work with the relevant family, school... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General may determine the form and content of the written report to parents referred to in paragraph (2)(e) and the records referred to in paragraph (2)(f).
Discipline of students The Director General must prepare guidelines for the adoption and implementation by schools of fair discipline practices that ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
However, they may permit other reasonable forms of punishment or correction of those students, including requiring students to perform any reasonable work or service for the school.
Subject to subsection (4), an Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board may, on the recommendation of the principal of a school... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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9 of 2014 33 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board must not expel a student unless it has conducted a thorough investigation in relation to the matter and the student has been given an opportunity to be heard.
The Education Authority... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A student must not be expelled, withdrawn or otherwise have his or her enrolment at a school involuntarily terminated unless the procedure under subsection (4) has been complied with by an Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board.
The principal of a school may suspend a student from the school for misconduc... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A principal must not suspend a student unless there has been an investigation into the matter and the student has been given an opportunity to be heard.
(9) The principal must as soon as practicable notify the parents of the suspended student and the chairperson of the school council.
(10) A parent of a student who h... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(11) The Director General must determine the appeal as soon as possible and notify in writing the Education Authority or Provincial Education Board, as the case requires, and the appellant of his or her decision.
48 Medical examination of students (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Director General must cause all stud... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) (3) The parent of a student may make a request to the principal that the student be exempt from a medical examination.
The principal must allow the request if he or she is satisfied that a qualified medical practitioner will examine the student at the parent’s expense.
Following a medical examination, the princip... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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9 of 2014 34 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (4) 49 (1) The student referred to in subsection (3) must be reinstated once a medical practitioner provides a report stating that the student is free from any such condition.
School councils An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board must estab... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board is to determine for each school council: (a) the membership of the school council, which must wherever possible include both male and female members; and (b) the functions and responsibilities of the school council.
In determining the membership of the school ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Minister may prescribe the criteria of appointment of a member of a school council.
A school council is to regulate its procedures and conduct its business in accordance with any relevant Regulations, determinations or guidelines made under subsection 12(3).
Subject to subsection (7), a member of a school council... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Subject to the availability of funds at a school, a member of the school council is to be reimbursed for expenses properly incurred when engaged on the business of the school council.
A school council may identify school aged children not attending classes at school within its community and work with the relevant fami... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Education Act No.
9 of 2014 35 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (9) 50 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) A School council may from time to time arrange for a member of the student representative body to attend any school council meeting and to contribute to any discussions and deliberations at the meeting.
Stu... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Principal of a school must facilitate the establishment and ongoing operation of a student representative body.
Subject to subsection (5), the Principal is to determine the membership and the process of selection of members of the student representative body.
Students of a school are to elect from amongst themsel... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
51 Functions of a student representative body A student representative body has the following functions: (a) to consider an issue placed by a student for its consideration; and (b) to submit unresolved issues to the principal for consideration by the principal; and (c) such other functions as may be specified under thi... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
52 (1) School community associations Parents of students attending any school together with other residents of the area served by the school who are interested in the welfare of the school may form a school community association in connection with the school. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The objectives of a school community association are to: (a) (b) promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, students, teaching staff and other residents of the school area into close co- operation; and assist in providing facilities and equipment for the school and in promoting the recreation and welf... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 36 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (c) (d) encourage parent and community participation in curriculum and other education issues; and identify school aged children within their community who are not attending school and work with the relevant family, school principal and school council to ensure that such child... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The School Based Management Unit consists of the following persons: (a) (b) (c) school improvement officers appointed by the Public Service Commission; and zone curriculum advisors appointed by the Teaching Service Commission; and Provincial finance officers appointed by the Public Service Commission. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) For the purpose of this section: school improvement officer means a person appointed by the Public Service Commission to be a school improvement officer for the purposes of this Act; zone curriculum advisor means a person appointed by the Teaching Service Commission to be a zone curriculum advisor for the purposes ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
54 (1) Functions of the School Based Management Unit The School Based Management Unit must visit a school on a regular basis to ensure that the school has an effective management and administrative system that: (a) advances quality teaching and learning; and (b) promotes a culture of educational excellence; and (c) com... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 37 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (2) In addition to subsection (1), the School Based Management Unit must ensure: (a) that a school develops and implements: (i) a management and administration structure; and (ii) an improvement plan for each academic year; and (iii) a budget for each academic year; and (iv) a... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) In conducting any school visit or making an assessment under this section, the School Based Management Unit may require the principal, a teacher or Education Act No.
9 of 2014 38 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM other members of the school staff to provide a report in writing on any issues identified by it during the... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The School Based Management Unit may upon request, assess the performance of the principal and teachers of a school and make a report on the findings.
The School Based Management Unit must submit a report on the findings made under subsection (4) to the Teaching Service Commission, the relevant Provincial Education Of... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(7) A principal, teacher or member of the school staff who fails to comply with subsection (3) commits a disciplinary offence and is subject to a disciplinary action by the Teaching Service Commission. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Division 4 Cancellation of registration of schools 55 (1) Cancellation of registration of schools by Director General After consultation with the Minister, the Director General may cancel the registration of a school if the Director General is satisfied that: (a) (b) (c) the school is being operated by the Education Au... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The Director General must give the principal of the school and the Education Authority or the Provincial Education Board written notice of Education Act No.
9 of 2014 39 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (3) (4) (5) 56 (1) the proposed cancellation and allow at least 28 days for submissions to be made in writing to hi... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
In deciding whether to cancel the registration of the school, the Director General must take into account any submissions made by the Education Authority or the Provincial Education Board and the principal.
The Director General must give the Education Authority or the Provincial Education Board and the principal writt... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board may appeal against the decision of the Director General to cancel the registration of a school. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Take over of schools Subject to subsection (2), if the Director General is of the opinion that a school whose registration has been cancelled under section 55 should continue to operate, the Director General may by Order: (a) take over the school and any property of the school, or any property of the Education Authorit... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The Director General must not carry out any of the actions stated in subsection (1) unless the Director General has obtained the written prior approval of the governing body of the school.
(3) No compensation is payable by the Government to any person in respect of an Order made under this section.
Education Act ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 40 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS PART 7 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATIO... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The Council has the following functions: (a) to advise the Minister and the Director General on: (i) (ii) the operation of the early childhood and care, primary and secondary education system; and the funding of the early childhood and care, primary and secondary education system, including the level of school fees... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
58 Membership of the National Education Advisory Council (1) The National Education Advisory Council has 11 members who are to be appointed by the Minister on the advice of the Director General.
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9 of 2014 41 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (2) The members are: (a) a representative of the Vanuatu Christian Council; and (b) 2 representatives of the Vanuatu Teachers Union; and (c) 2 repres... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) (4) 59 (1) (2) (3) (4) The Director General is an ex officio member of the Council, but has no voting rights at a meeting of the Council.
The Minister in making an appointment under subsection (1) must ensure that the Council has an equitable and balanced gender representation.
Establishment and functions of the ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Secretariat is to assist in managing the carrying out of the functions and implementation of the decisions of the National Education Advisory Council.
The Secretariat consists of the secretary and employees appointed by the Public Service Commission. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person who was employed as a staff of the Secretariat immediately before the commencement of this Act is to continue to be employed at the Secretariat in the same position with the same terms and conditions of employment and accrued entitlements as if the person had been appointed under this Act.
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9 of 2014 42 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (5) The secretary must establish, maintain and manage the Secretariat in such a way as to provide an efficient and professional ad... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Division 2 National Curriculum and Assessment Board 60 (1) Establishment and membership of the National Curriculum and Assessment Board The National Curriculum and Assessment Board is established.
(2) The Board consists of 9 members who are to be appointed by the Minister. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) The Members are: (a) (b) (c) (d) 2 members who have qualifications or expertise in curriculum development; and 2 members who have qualifications or expertise in examination practices and policy; and 2 members who have qualifications or expertise in teacher education practices and policy; and 2 members who represent... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Minister in making an appointment under subsection (2), must ensure that the Board has an equitable and balanced gender representation.
In undertaking its functions under sections 61 and 62, the Board must consult as widely as practicable with communities, organisations and individuals. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(4) (5) (6) Assessment and examination function 61 The Board has the following functions in relation to assessment and examinations of day care institutions, kindergartens and schools: (a) to determine the number, type and content of assessment and examinations to be used for further education selection purposes and fo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 43 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS any nationally recognised certificate or any other educational qualification to school students; and (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) 62 (1) to determine ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Curriculum and syllabus functions In addition to section 61, the Board has the following functions in relations to curriculums and syllabuses: (a) (b) (c) subject to subsection (2), to evaluate and approve the national curriculum for early childhood and care, primary and secondary education in Vanuatu; and to ensure th... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 44 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) to review the national curriculum at regular intervals and recommend any necessary changes; and to evaluate and approve the s... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The Commission must not approve a curriculum as the national curriculum unless it is satisfied that: (a) it takes into account national policies, needs and aspirations; and (b) it provides for the physical, spiritual, social and cultural development of students as reflected in the national curriculum statement. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
For the purpose of this section, national curriculum statement means the document that sets the legal framework which guides the development of the National curriculum for Vanuatu Establishment and functions of the Secretariat of the National Curriculum and Assessment Board The Secretariat of the National Curriculum an... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Secretariat of the National Curriculum and Assessment Board must assist in managing the carrying out of the functions and implementation of the decisions of the National Curriculum and Assessment Board.
(3) 63 (1) (2) Education Act No. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) 63 (1) (2) Education Act No.
9 of 2014 45 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (3) (4) The Secretariat consists of the secretary who is to be the Principal Curriculum and Assessment Officer and ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person who was employed as a staff of the Secretariat immediately before the commencement of this Act is to continue to be employed at the Secretariat in the same position with the same terms and conditions of employment and accrued entitlements as if the person had been appointed under this Act.
(5) The secretary m... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Division 3 National Scholarship and Training Board 64 (1) Establishment and membership of the National Scholarship and Training Board The National Scholarship and Training Board is established. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The persons occupying the following positions are members of the Board: (a) (b) (c) the Director General of the Ministry of Education who is to be the Chairperson of the Board; and the Director General of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management; and the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs an... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) In addition to subsection (2), the Minister is to appoint on the advice of the Director General, 6 other members of the Board who are: (a) a representative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries; and (b) a representative of tertiary education institutions; and (c) a representative of the Department of Labour; an... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 46 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (d) a representative of the Vanuatu Finance Centre; and (e) a representative of the Civil Society; and (f) a representative of the Vanuatu Qualificat... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(5) A person is not qualified to be appointed under subsection (3) if he or she: (a) is a member of Parliament; or (b) exercises any position of responsibility in a political party.
(6) 65 (1) The Minister in making an appointment under subsection (3), must ensure that the Board has an equitable and balanced gender re... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Functions of the National Scholarship and Training Board The National Scholarship and Training Board has the following functions: (a) to implement policies that support the scholarship program; and (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) to ensure a fair, transparent and merit based selection of candidates for the award of scholarship... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 47 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (i) (j) to present to the Director General an annual report and any other reports required by the Director General relating to scholarships; and when... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) For the purpose of this section: scholarships program means the provision of Government funded scholarships for post secondary education and training associated administrative arrangements aimed at developing appropriately qualified and skilled citizen; Scholarship Unit means the Training and Scholarships Coordinat... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
66 (1) (2) 67 (1) (2) Seeking to influence decisions A person including the Minister, other members of Parliament, political advisors and those holding positions of authority in political parties must not seek to influence the Board in relation to decisions under this Act either directly or through another person.
A p... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Appeals A person directly affected by the decision of the Board may appeal to the General Appeal Board.
An appeal under this section can only be based on one or more of the following grounds: (a) a lack of procedural fairness; or (b) an error of fact; or (c) undue influence under section 66; or (d) failure to properly... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 48 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (3) (4) (5) (6) 68 (1) (2) (3) (4) An application for appeal must be made in writing and must be received by the General Appeal Bo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The General Appeal Board may accept a late appeal where there are circumstances such as delay due to the person concerned being in an isolated location.
The General Appeal Board must promptly review the decision being appealed against.
The General Appeal Board must determine an appeal under this section within 1 mont... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Establishment of the Secretariat of the National Scholarship and Training Board The Training and Scholarships Coordination Unit is the Secretariat to the National Scholarship and Training Board.
The Secretariat of the National Scholarship and Training Board must assist in managing the carrying out of the functions and... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Secretariat consists of the secretary who is to be the Principal Scholarship Officer and employees who are to be appointed by the Public Service Commission.
A person who was employed as a staff of the Secretariat immediately before the commencement of this Act is to continue to be employed at the Secretariat in th... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(5) The secretary must establish, maintain and manage a Secretariat to provide for the efficient and professional administrative services to the Board.
Division 4 Provincial Education Boards 69 (1) Establishment and membership of the Provincial Education Boards A Provincial Education Board is established for each Prov... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 49 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (2) The following persons are members of the Board: (a) a representative of the Provincial Government Council; and (b) the Provinc... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person is not qualified to be appointed as a member of the Provincial Education Board if he or she is: (a) a member of Parliament; or (b) exercises any position of responsibility in a political party. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(5) In making an appointment under subsection (3), the Minister must ensure that the Board has: (a) a fair representation of: (i) (ii) the teachers and the parents of the students at the schools and kindergartens in the Province; and organisations and individuals interested in education in the Province; and (b) an equi... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Functions of the Provincial Education Boards Each Provincial Education Board has the following functions: (6) 70 (1) (a) to operate and manage the government schools in the Province; and (b) (c) to plan, promote, develop and coordinate early childhood and care, primary and secondary educational activities in the Provin... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 50 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (d) (e) (f) to assist the Ministry in planning for sufficient schools to meet the needs of the province, and to apply for the registration of new sch... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
71 (1) Secretary and Accounts of Provincial Education Boards The Provincial Education Officer is the secretary of the Board.
(2) The secretary has the following functions: (a) (b) to ensure that all decisions of the Board are being implemented; and to report activities of the Board to the Director General through quar... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) A Provincial Education Board must: (a) keep proper accounting records in relation to its financial affairs (including receipt and expenditure of government grants under section 40); and (b) prepare annual statements of account for each financial year.
(4) 72 (1) A Provincial Education Board’s accounts for each fin... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Reports A Provincial Education Board must, within 2 months after the end of each year, provide the Director General with a report relating to the administration of its schools and kindergartens for that year.
Education Act No. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 51 NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL CURRICULUM PART 7 AND ASSESSMENT BOARD, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING BOARD AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS (2) (3) (4) 73 (1) The Provincial Education Board must provide the Director General with any additional information he or she requ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A Provincial Education Officer must advise the Director General of all major activities of his or her Provincial Education Board in regular quarterly reports.
The Director General may determine the form and content of the reports referred to in subsection (1) and (3). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Government schools – transitional arrangements On and after the commencement of this Act, each of the Provincial Education Boards listed in the table in the Schedule is responsible for the operation of the government schools listed in that table, and each of those schools is taken to be registered.
(2) The Director Ge... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) The Minister may by Order amend the Schedule if the Minister is satisfied that the amendment is necessary to correct a mistake.
Division 5 Administrative provisions Administrative provisions 74 The Minister may by Order, prescribe administrative provisions relating to the National Education Advisory Council, the N... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 52 PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS 75 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) School Registration Appeal Board The School Registration Appeal Board is established. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Board consists of the following members who are to be appointed by the Minister: (a) a representative of the Department of Education; and (b) a representative of the Department of Local Authorities; and (c) a representative of the Provincial Education Boards; and (d) a representative of the Assisted Education Autho... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
To be eligible for appointment as the Chairperson, a person must have a legal or educational background.
A member of the Board is to hold office for a period of 3 years and is eligible for re-appointment. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person is not qualified to be appointed as a member of the Board if he or she is: (a) a member of Parliament; or (b) (c) (d) a member of an Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board; or a person who exercises any position of responsibility in a political party; or a member of a Provincial Government Council... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 53 PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) to consider appeals being made to it relating to school registration; and where necessary, undertake further investigation and assessment relating to the decision of the Director General to cancel the registration of a school or an educational institution; and t... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(8) The Chairperson or a member of the Board must declare his or her conflict of interest on any matter being appealed to the Board and must not take part in any discussions or decisions to be made on such matter.
76 (1) General Appeal Board The General Appeal Board is established. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The General Appeal Board consists of the following persons: (a) a nominee of the National Education Advisory Council; and (b) a nominee of the Law Commission; and (c) a nominee of the Vanuatu Christian Council; and (d) a nominee of the Ministry of Education; and (e) a nominee of the Vanuatu Education Policy Advocac... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 54 PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS (4) (5) (6) (7) The Minister is to appoint from amongst the members of the Board, the Chairperson of the Board.
To be eligible for appointment as the Chairperson, a person must have a legal or educational background.
A member of the Board is to hold office for a pe... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person is not qualified to be appointed as a member of the Board if he or she is: (a) a member of Parliament; or (b) (c) (d) a member of an Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board; or a person who exercises any position of responsibility in a political party; or a member of a Provincial Government Council... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(8) The Board has the following functions: (a) (b) (c) to consider appeals being made to it relating to decisions being made under sections 28, 29 and 32 and paragraph 65(1)(h); and to develop and implement the Appeal policies, guidelines, procedures, processes and systems for appeals that are being made to it; and to ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Chairperson or a member of the Board must declare his or her conflict of interest on any matter being appealed to the Board and must not take part in any discussions or decisions to be made on such matter.
Provisions in relation to proceedings of an Appeal Board This section applies to proceedings of the School Re... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(9) 77 (1) Education Act No.
9 of 2014 55 PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS (2) (3) (4) A Board may summon a person before it to give evidence and to produce documents.
A Board may require a person giving evidence before it to take an oath or affirmation that he or she will tell the truth and may administer that oath or affirmati... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(5) A person being summoned to attend a hearing of an Appeal Board as a witness, must not without reasonable excuse: (a) refuses or fails to attend; or (b) refuses or fails to produce documents in accordance with the summons; or (c) refuses to take an oath or affirmation to tell the truth; or (d) refuses to answer a qu... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person who commits any of the acts in subsection (5) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding VT250,000.
The hearing of an appeal before a Board is open to the public unless the Board determines that the appeal be heard in private.
The Board may give directions prohibiting or restric... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A Board may confirm, vary or set aside a determination or decision being appealed against and may refer the matter back to the relevant authority to reconsider in relation to the Board’s opinion and directions.
(6) (7) (8) (9) (10) The decision of an Appeal Board is final.
78 (1) Representation at Appeal Board Hearin... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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