NaCCA’s New School Inspection Standards Explained: What School Owners and the Public Must Know

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NaCCA and NaSIA introduce a new, standards-based school inspection framework in Ghana for 2025, focusing on quality learning, leadership, teacher professionalism, and inclusive practices. Here’s what school owners and the public need to know.

What Are the New NaCCA Inspection Standards?

Ghana’s National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) have rolled out a revised standards-based inspection framework for both public and private pre-tertiary schools. The new model aligns with the Standards-Based Curriculum and promotes quality assurance across the country.

The new school inspection standards are categorized under six key domains, which inspectors will now use to assess performance, management, and student learning outcomes.

The Six Key Standards for School Inspections in Ghana

1. Learner Outcomes and Well-being

Emphasis on literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and student performance
Focus on learners’ emotional, psychological, and physical safety
Use of data from classroom assessments, BECE, and teacher records

2. Teaching and Learning

Alignment with the Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC)
Integration of ICT, continuous assessment, and practical delivery
Evaluation of lesson planning, differentiation, and resource use

3. Teacher Professionalism and Development

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Valid licensure from NTC (National Teaching Council)
Application of modern pedagogy and classroom management

4. Leadership and Management

Performance of school heads and administrators
Budget planning, staff appraisal systems, and stakeholder involvement
Use of School Performance Improvement Plans (SPIPs)

5. School Environment and Safety

Infrastructure: classrooms, washrooms, disability access, ventilation
Adherence to safety standards and zero-tolerance for violence
Functional School-Based Child Protection Systems

6. Community Engagement and Accountability

Collaboration with PTAs, SMCs, local authorities
Transparency in fee structures, budgeting, and resource mobilization
Evidence of school-community projects and open feedback loops

Why This Matters for School Owners

For both private and public school owners, failure to meet inspection standards may result in:

Downgrading of the school’s accreditation status
Suspension or closure of institutions not meeting basic requirements
Denial of access to government teaching and learning materials

“Schools must not only deliver academic results but also meet foundational quality standards to remain in operation,” stated Dr. Jacob Aaworb-Nang, Chairperson of NaSIA.

What Schools Must Do to Prepare

Conduct internal self-assessments using the NaSIA School Self-Evaluation Toolkit (SSET)
Develop School Performance Improvement Plans (SPIPs) based on gaps
Submit evidence-based documents during inspections (lesson notes, student portfolios, school reports)
Train staff on the Revised Standards-Based Curriculum
Ensure all teachers are licensed and CPD-compliant

Verification and Legal Backing

The inspection standards are grounded in the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023)
Mandated under the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049)
NaSIA holds the legal power to register, inspect, and supervise all pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana

You can find more details in the official NaSIA Framework for School Inspection:
👉 https://nasia.gov.gh/framework

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