Summaries

• Parents often fail to identify the importance of giving girls an education.
• A lack of training means the school community does not hold authorites accountable for education quality.
• Pupils are ill-prepared for exams.
• A lack of income opportunities in the area means that parents often can't afford to keep their children in school.
• Low community involvement is resulting in poor school performance
• Pupils are unaware of the importance of hand washing for avoiding illness.

Plans

• The importance of girls' education will be promoted through radio and other activities with parents and teachers
• Train the School Management Committee to better manage and govern the school.
• Teachers will be trained in setting mock exams.
• Establish 5 VSLA groups
• Work will be undertaken with the local community to increase their involvement with the school's development and to hold teachers accountable for the school's performance.
• Promote hand washing and provide educational materials