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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

DIRECTORY OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS, STRATEGIC PLANS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT/ UNDERSTANDING

(Constitutional Provisions, Laws, Regulations, Circulars, Policies Procedures and Guidelines, Strategic Plans, and Memorandum of Agreement / Understanding)

OF THE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

AND THE

PUBLIC BODIES

June 2016

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Contents

List of Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Context and Background ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

SECTION ONE: ............................................................................................ Regulatory Instruments Related to the Ministry of Education and its Constituents

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1.) Constitutional Provisions, .............................................................................................................................................................................................8

2.) Laws and Regulations .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

3.) Education Circulars (Building documents by the Principal Secretary in line with the provisions of the laws and regulations on education) .......... 9

4.) Policies, Procedures and Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.) Ministry’s Strategic/ Development Plan ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

6) Memorandum of Agreement/ Understanding ...........................................................................................................................................................22

SECTION TWO – Regulatory Instruments Related to the Public Bodies of the Ministry of Education........................................................................... 58

Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 59

1.0 Laws and Regulations .................................................................................................................................................................................................59

2.0 Circulars – Binding documents in line with the provisions of the Act and Regulations by the Chief Executive Officer ............................................60

3.0 Policies, Procedures and Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................................................................61

4.0 Strategic / Development Plan ................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

5.0 Memorandum of Agreement /Understanding ...........................................................................................................................................................67

Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 69


2.0 Circulars – Binding documents in line with the provisions of the Act and Regulations by the Chief Executive Officer ............................................69


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4.0 Strategic/Development Plan ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

5.0 Memorandum of Agreement /Understanding .......................................................................................................................................................... 71

Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD) ............................................................................................................................................................ 72



3.0 Strategic/ Development Plan .................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

4.0 Memorandum of Agreement /Understanding ...........................................................................................................................................................75

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List of Acronyms

ADHM Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management ANHRD Agency for National Human Resources Development APHI Association of People with Hearing Impairment BBS Bachelor of Business Studies CARE Campaign for Awareness, Resilience and Education against Substance Abuse CCATS Centre for Curriculum, Assessment and Teacher Support CCI La Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Lyon CFA Centre de Formation et D’Apprentis CINEC Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College CPUT Cape Peninsula University of Technology CRS Corporate Social Responsibility DELF Diplôme d’étude en Langue Française DICT Department of Information Communication Technology ECPS Early Childhood Primary and Secondary EMIS Education Management Information System ETD Education Technology Division ERMEC Education Reform Monitoring and Evaluation Committee ESB Education Service Bureau ESSS Education and Student Support Services ICT Information Communications Technology IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education INJS Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris, France IMO International Maritime Organisation IDRP Infrastructure Development and Resource Planning ISO International Organisation of Standards ISPC International Sales and Promotion Company MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOE Ministry of education MOE – HQ Ministry of Education Headquarters MFM Micro Fidelios Mauritius

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MITD Mauritius Institute of Training and Development MTS Medium Term Strategy NAC National Arts Council NUI National University of Ireland OIF L’ Organisation International de La Francophonie POS Point of Service PSE Personal and Social Education PTA Parent Teachers Association QMS Quality Management Systems REAP – AA01 Vocational Agricultural Establishment Network Southern Africa and Indian Ocean ROA Records of Achievement SACMEQ Southern African Consortium for Monitoring of Education Quality SALS School of Advanced Level Studies SCAA Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority SEC School for Exceptional Child SELF Seychelles Early Learning Framework SEYPEC Seychelles Petroleum Company SFA Seychelles Fishing Authority S.I Statutory Instrument SIAD Seychelles Institute of Art and Design SIAH Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture SIDOL Seychelles Institute of Distance and Open Learning SITE Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education SNATC Seychelles New Agriculture New Technology Company SNYC Seychelles National Youth Council STA Seychelles Tourism Academy TEPPA Tertiary Education, Policy Planning and Administration TSS Teacher Scheme of Service TVET Technical Vocational Education and Training VCS Victoria Computer Services

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Context and Background

The Directory of Regulatory Frameworks, Strategic Plans and Memorandum of Understanding/ Agreement is one of the operational tools in response to the Strategic Objective “Competent Personnel in Leadership Position who are knowledgeable of the Education System and Agencies Agenda and Skilled in Attending to Personnel Matters” of the Ministry’s Action Plan to Foster Quality Service Delivery – Improving the Efficiency and Transparency of the Ministry in the Delivery of its Mandate and Educational Services. (January 2016) The Directory Frameworks cover the related constitutional, legal, regulatory, policy and procedural provisions at the level of the Ministry and its constituents and its three public bodies. It also considers the Strategic Plans and Memorandum of Understanding/ Agreement at these levels. The regulatory instruments are presented under two (2) sections Section One – Regulatory Instruments related to the Ministry of Education and its Constituents Section Two – Regulatory instruments related to the Public Bodies.

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SECTION ONE: Regulatory Instruments Related to the Ministry of Education and its Constituents

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1.) Constitutional Provisions

Title Date of Entry into Force / Implementation

Summary of the Main Focus

1.1) Article 33 – Right to Education

1993 Obliges the State to –

Provide free and compulsory education of not less than ten (10) years;

Ensure education programmes in schools are aimed at the complete development of the person;

Afford on the basis of intellectual ability every citizen equal access to educational opportunities beyond the secondary stage;

Allow the establishment and maintenance of private education;

Respect parents’ right to choose to send their children to state or private school.

1.2) Article 35 (c) Right to Work 1993 Obliges the State to promote vocational guidance and training to ensure the right to a just and favorable condition of work

2.) Laws and Regulations



2.1) Education Act (2004) May 2005 - Amplifies Article 33: Right to Education of the Constitution; - Provides for the organization and promotion of the development of

education;

2.2) S.I. 43 of 2005 Education (Private Educational Institutions) Regulations

25th September 2005 - Provides for the registration, operation and regulation of private education provision.

2.3) S.I. 44 of 2005 – Education (Non-Formal Early Childhood Education Centre) Regulations.

25th September 2005 - Provides for the registration, operation and regulation of day care centres

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2.4) S.I.65 of 2010 – Education (School Councils) Regulations

6th September 2010 - Provides for the establishment, operation and regulation of School Councils

2.5) Charters of Professional Centres 25th August 2015 - Provides the legal operational framework of the Professional Centres in line with the Tertiary Education Act (2011).

3.) Education Circulars (Building documents by the Principal Secretary in line with the provisions of the laws and regulations on education)

Title Date of Entry into Force/ Implementation

Summary of the main Focus

3.1 Education Circular 01/2001 Ministry of Education Organizational and Management Structure Adjustments – January 2001

26th January 2001 Communicated the Ministry’s reviewed Organisational Structure resulting from implementation of the 1999 Education Reform that took effect in January 2001

3.2 Education Circular 02/2001 Participation of Educational Institutions in National Events

24th April 2001 Established Ministry’s position on the participation in National Day (18th June) and Independence Day (29th June) related special events by students in state primary and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions.

3.3 Education Circular 03/2001 Participation of Educational and Training Institutions in Environment Education Activities for the Occasion of the International Environment Day

25th May 2001 Declaration of afternoon of Monday 4th June 2001 as a half – day holiday for primary and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions in commemoration of International Environment Day 5th June 2001.

3.4 Education Circular 01/2002 Education Services Bureau

25th February 2002 Communicated the relevant information on the establishment of the Education Services Bureau (ESB) and its functions.

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Title Date of Entry into Force /Implementation


3.5 Education Circular 02/2002 Development of Teaching/ Learning Materials for Schools

2nd September 2002 Established Ministry’s position and related criteria, procedures and guidelines on opportunities for teachers/ instructors to contribute to teaching/ learning material development for primary schools.

3.6 Education Circular 03/2002 Political Activities & Partisan Politics in State Schools and Post-Secondary Education and training institutions

29th October 2002 Established the Ministry’s official position regarding political activities and partisan politics by students and staff on the premises of state primary and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions

3.7 Education Circular 01/2003 Teacher Scheme of Service Increment

17th March 2003 Communicated details and conditions for the Scheme of Service Increment for defined categories of teachers effective January 2003.

3.8 Education Circular 02/2003 Creation of Education Technology Division (ETD)

21st April 2003 Communicated relevant information on the establishment of a new Education Technology Division (ETD) and related Organisational Structure effective January 2003

3.9 Education Circular 03/2003 A revised Grading Reporting System for National Examinations

10th November 2003 Communicated the Ministry’s revised 8 points Grading system for National Assessment/ Examinations effective December 2003.

3.10 Education Circular 01/2004 Policy on Donation to State Schools and Post-Secondary Education and Training Institutions

14th January 2004 Established the Ministry’s policy and procedural guidance regarding donations to state educational institutions from stakeholders and partners.

3.11 Education Circular 02/2004 National Symbols of the Republic of Seychelles

14th January 2004 Official communication of the Booklet ‘National Symbols of Seychelles’ adopted by Government on 18th June 1996 for use as part of the Civic Education Programme

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3.12 Education Circular 03/2004 Introduction of IGCSE & DELF Programmes/Examinations in Secondary Schools

19th April 2004 Official introduction of IGCSE/ DELF programmes as a replacement for O-Level Programmes in 2004 with the first international examinations sittings in 2005.

3.13 Education Circular 01/2005 Works by External Agencies at Educational Institutions’ Premises

16th February 2005 Established the Ministry’s position on conditions under which external agencies can undertake works on Ministry’s properties/ infrastructure.

3.14 Education Circular 02/2005 Introduction of Records of Achievement (RoA) at S4 & S5

15th March 2005 Official introduction of Records of Achievementl (ROA) as an Assessment Tool at S4/S5 and the supportive documents, effective January 2005.

3.15 Education Circular 03/2005 General Guidelines for Candidates Registration in International Examinations at Secondary level

15th March 2005 Established the official Guidelines for Selection and registration of students for international examinations (IGCSE/ DELF) introduced in 2004.

3.16 Education Circular 04/2005 Maintenance of School Grounds

23rd June 2005 Established the Ministry’s position on the partnership conditions between Parental Teachers Association (PTA) and School Management for the overall responsibility for the proper day-to day cleanliness and maintenance of school grounds.

3.17 Education Circular 01/2007 - Guidelines on the Use of

Ministry’s ICT facilities - Guidelines on the use of

schools’ ICT facilities

9th April 2007 Established the guidelines for staff and students to ensure the appropriate, safe, secure and responsible use of ICT facilities by staff of HQ, primary and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions.

3.18 Education Circular 02/2007 The Ministry of Education’s participation in the SACMEQ III Project

6th July 2007 Communicated the official request for support and assistance from key ministry’s stakeholders to the SACMEQ Research Team with the SACMEQ III Project.

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3.19 Education Circular 01/2008 Soft Launching of End of Cycle Test 2008 for Primary Schools

19th September 2008 Communicated the official launching of End of Cycle Tests at Cycles 1, 2 and 3 including the subjects to be involved and their components.

3.20 Education Circular 02/2008 Responsibilities and Duties of Teachers

12th November 2008 Official reminder to teachers of their responsibilities and duties with regards to attendance within the context of the existing laws and regulations.

3.21 Education Circular 01/2009 Ministry of Education Organizational Structure 2009

7th April 2009 Communicated the Ministry approved Organisational Structure and Functions Manual which came into effect, Monday 13th April 2009.

3.22 Education Circular 01/2010 Presentation of the New Scheme of Service

21st January 2010 Communicated the starting date for sensitisation sessions on the Revised Teacher Scheme of Service (TSS) taking effect on January 2010.

3.23 Education Circular 02/2010 Changes in Senior Management of Position in the Department of Education

12th July 2010 Communicated the appointment of Mrs. Delcy as the new Principal Secretary – Education and Ms. Odile Octave as new Director General for Schools effective 24th June 2010.

3.24 Education Circular 01/2012 Time-tabling and Teaching Arrangements for the Implementation of Citizenship Education in Secondary Schools in 2012

20th February 2012 Officially allocated one of the 2 × 40 minutes period for Personal Social Education (PSE) to Citizenship Education as a separate subject effective Term 1/2012 at S1-S2 and Term 2/2012 at S3 – S5.

3.25 Education Circular 02/2012 Time-tabling arrangements for the implementation of Kreol in Primary 3 in Schools in 2012

29th February 2012 Approved sub-categorisation of available time for the teaching/ learning of Kreol at P3 level.

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3.26 Education Circular 03/2012 Release of Physical Education Instructors to Participate in the Seychelles Track & Field schools Invitational Meet, 20th -21st April 2012 Stade Popilar

16th April 2012 Approval of release of physical education instructors to participate in the preparation and organisation of the Seychelles Track and Field Schools International Meet 20th -21st April 2012, involving schools from Kenya.

3.27 Education Circular 04/2012 Implementation of Citizenship Education in Primary Schools

30th November 2012 Established the processes and conditions underwhich Citizenship Education would be offered as a separate subject from a Personal and Social Education (PSE) at the level of Primary 6 and S2-S5 effective January 2013.

3.29 Education Circular 01/2014 Unauthorisation of Conversion of Rooms/ Facilities in Educational Institutions

10th February 2014 Official reminder to Heads of Educational Institutions on the need for Principal Secretary’s approval for altering the physical infrastructure of institutions.

3.30 Education Circular 02/2014 Statistical Information from State and Private Educational and Training Institutions.

undated Official reminder to state and private educational institutions of their obligations to furnish in a timely manner/ statistical data requested/ required by the Ministry’s competent authority – Education Management Information System (EMIS).

3.31 Education Circular 01/2015 Calendar of Primary and Secondary Schools and Professional Centres

14th January 2015 The approved teaching learning calendar for primary and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions/ professional centres for 2015

3.32 Education Circular 02/2015 Student Grouping for Teaching and Learning in State Schools

13th January 2015 Conveyed Ministry’s official position on student organization for teaching and learning at Early Childhood to Primary 4, Primary 5 – 6, secondary 1 – 2 and secondary 4 – 5.

3.33 Education Circular 03/2015 Prescribed Curriculum Contact Time for Crèche, Primary and Secondary Stage of Education for the 2015 School year.

2nd February 2015 Official Ministry’s position on contact time for time-tabled subjects at the level of Creche Primary and Secondary 4 – 5.

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3.34 Education Circular 04/2015 Attainment Targets in the National Curriculum

19th June 2015 Official communication of the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes, learners are expected to achieve by the end of each school year of primary and secondary education.

3.35 Education Circular 05/2015 The Re-introduction of End term Examinations at S1 – S3 Levels in the context of the Education Medium Term Strategy 2013 – 2017 and Beyond.

26th June 2015 Established the context, guidelines and procedures guiding the re-introduction of End of Term Examinations in selected subjects at S1- S3 level effective Term 2/2015 following its dis-continuation in 2005 with the introduction of Records of Achievement (Education Circular 02/2005)

3.36 Education Circular 06/2015 Policy and Procedures on the Use of Mobile Phones by Students in Primary One to Secondary Five

01st September 2015 Established the policy and procedures to ensure the responsible use of mobile phones within the premises of primary and secondary schools within the context of the schools Behaviour Management measures.

3.37 Education Circular 07/2015 Nomenclature of Professional Centre – 2015

13th October 2015 Presented the new names of the Professional Centres which came into effect on 25th August 2015 with the official signing of the Charters of Professional Centres.

3.38 Education Circular 01/2016 Organisational Structure and Functions Manual 2016

31st January 2016 Presented the Ministry’s official organizational structure and Functions Manual effective January 2016.

3.39 Education Circular 02/2016 Procedures and Guidelines for (i) Placement of Students in programmes of Study at Secondary 4 and 5 and (ii) Selection of those students to sit end of S5 Examinations.

24th March 2016 Established the programme of study and assessment process and procedures at S4 – S5 level leading to selection for sitting of national and international examinations.

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3.40 Education Circular 03/2016: Prescribed Curriculum Time for Key Stage One/ Early Childhood Effective May 2016.

9th May 2016 Focused on the official weekly curriculum time allocation for Early Childhood (crèche year 1 and 2).

3.41 Education Circular 04/2016 Fostering Quality Service Delivery – A Policy Framework on Quality Service Principles/ Standards and Customer Service Charter for Service Delivery.

18th May 2016 Established the Ministry’s Standards for service delivery and provides a Customer Service Charter as a means to implement the established standards.

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4.) Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

Year of

Implementation/ Coming into Force

Policies, Frameworks, Procedures and Guidelines

Lead Implementing Department/ Division

1994 1) Constitution of Parent –Teachers Association (April 1994)

ECPS – Schools Division

2) Language Policy - 1994 ECPS – CCATS

1999 1) Professional/ Ethical Standards for Teachers (March 1999)


2000 1) Education for Learning Society – Policy Statement of the Ministry of Education (2000)

Minister’s Secretariat - Regulatory Affairs and Governance

2) National Curriculum Framework (2000) ECPS - CCATS

3) Procedures for the Management of Technical and Other Resources in Secondary Schools (January 2000)

TEPPA - IRPD

4) Procedures for the Management of Resources in Secondary Schools.(March 2000)

TEPPA - IRPD

2001 1) Policy on Cost-Sharing in Education (February 2001) TEPPA – Policy and Research

2) Guidelines for the Celebration of National Children’s Day (July 2001)

ECPS - Schools Division

2002 1) Policy on Vandalism in Schools (March 2002).Legal ECPS – Schools Division

2) Dimension of the Headteachers Job – Guidelines and Procedures (September 2002)


2003 1) Policy on Homework (September 2003) ECPS - Schools Division

2004 1) Guidelines for Donations to State Schools and Post-Secondary Education and Training Institutions (January 2004)

ECPS – Schools Division TEPPA – Professional Centres and Secretariat for Professional

2) Policy on Security of School Properties (August 2004) ECPS - Schools Division Centres

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Year of Implementation/ Coming into Force



2005 1) Fire Safety in Schools (August 2005)School ECPS - Schools Division

2) National Records of Achievements – Manual of Implementation (October 2005)

ECPS - Schools Division/ CCATS

3) Development Handbook (December 2005) TEPPA – IRPD/HRA, ECPS – School Division

4) Teenage Pregnancy Policy (December 2005) ECPS - Schools Division

2006 1) Terms and Conditions for the Provision of After Schools Services for Students in Primary and Secondary Schools.(January 2006)


2007 1) Guidelines for School Lunches (February 2007) ECPS - Schools Division

2) Guidelines for Snacks in School Tuck Shops (February 2007)


2008 1) National School Nutrition Policy – Helping Building a Healthier Nation (August 2008)


2) Guidelines for School lunches (August 2008) ECPS - Schools Division

2009 1) Policy on Assessment (February 2009) ECPS - CCATS

2) Guidelines for Dedicated Funds for Needy Students (February 2009)


3) Policy on School Donations (March 2009) ECPS – Schools Division

2010

1) Improving the Governance of Schools – A Handbook for School Leadership and Management (August 2010)


2) Improving the Governance of School – Roles and Functions of Schools Councils (August 2010)

Minister’s Secretariat - Regulatory Affairs and Governance

3) Guidelines for Schools Council Members (August 2010)


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2010

4) External Quality Assessment Manual (2nd Edition, April 2010)

ECPS – SQA & Inspectorate

5) External Quality Assessment – Self- Education Report for Schools (February 2010)


6) Zero Tolerance Policy (Revised 2010) ECPS - Schools Division

7) Procedures for Request, Delivery, Inventory and Maintenance of Furniture (June 2010)

TEPPA - IRPD

8) Looking at Our Schools: Effective Self – Evaluation through Collaborative Partnership (2nd Edition, 2010)


9) Whole School Behaviour Management Policy: Procedures and Guidelines for the Implementation of the Schools Code of Conduct (Revised January 2010)


10) Code of Conduct for Primary Schools (June 2010)


11) Code of Conduct for Secondary Schools (June 2010)


2011 1) Guidelines on the Minimum Facilities Standards for Education and Training Institutions (Amended Edition, February 2011, 1st edition, 2005)

TEPPA - IRPD

2) Guidelines for Student Association (June 2011) ECPS - Schools Division

2012

1) Competency Handbook for the Qualified Teacher Status (March 2012)


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2012

2) Procedures and Guidelines for the Use of School Premises for Social and Recreational Activities (January 2012)

ECPS - Schools Division TEPPA – Professional Centres and Head for Professional Centres

3) ECO-School Award Judging Procedures (6th December 2012)

ECPS - CCATS

2013 1) Teacher Appraisal Policy (2013) ECPS - Schools Division

2) Procedures Manual for Appraisal of Teachers (March 2013)


3) The National Curriculum Framework (26th July 2013) ECPS - CCATS

4) The National Assessment Framework (26th July 2013) ECPS - CCATS

5) Standards and Procedures for Interviewing, Selecting, training and Monitoring of School Tuck Shop Operators (March 2013)

TEPPA – Human Resource, Administration & Supplies Division

2014 1) Internal Procedures for Printing and Reprinting of Instructional Resources (January 2014)

TEPPA – HRA/ CCATS

2) Policy on Information Communications Technology (June 2014)

ECPS – ESSS/ CCATS

3) Policy on Inclusive Education and Training (September 2014)


2015 1) Teacher Scheme of Service (Revised Edition, January 2015)

TEPPA – HRA

2) Seychelles Early Learning Framework – Being, Belonging, Becoming ( February 2015)

ECPS - CCATS

3) Establishing Private Tertiary Education and Training Institutions in Seychelles – Process, Procedures and Criteria Framework (April 2015)

TEPPA/ SPC

4) National Policy for Open and Distance Learning (June 2015)

TEPPA – SIDOL/ SITE

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2015 5) Education Statistics 2014 (July 2015)

TEPPA - PPRD

6) Establishing Private Non-Formal, Primary or Secondary Schools in Seychelles Process, Procedures and Criteria Framework( September 2015)

ECPS – School Division

7) Student Selection for the School of Advanced Level Studies and Tertiary Education Institutions – Information & Procedures (October 2015).

TEPPA – SPC

2016 1) Policy and Procedures for facilitating Access to Advanced Level Courses and Related Examinations for registered part-time students during normal operating hours of the School of Advanced Level Studies (SALS) (March 2016)

ECPS - SALS

2) Internal Procedures Manual for Programme Performance – Based Budgeting

TEPPA - FC

5.) Ministry’s Strategic/ Development Plan

Title Date of Entry into Force / Endorsement

Implementing Co-ordinating Mechanism

1) Education Strategic Plan 2002 – 2006

August 2001

MOE-HQ

2) Education Reform Plan 2009 – 2010

4th Quarter 2009

At the level of HQ through the ERMEC

3) Education Medium Term Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017 and Beyond

November 2014 (officially launched in April 2015)

At the level of MOE –HQ through the MTS Steering Committee

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6) Memorandum of Agreement/ Understanding

Title of Memorandum

Date of Entry Into Force/ Signing

Status of Memorandum National/ Regional/ International

Yearly Direct Cost to the Establishment for Servicing the Memorandum

Date of Expiry

Main Goal/ Focus of the Memorandum

Lead Co-ordinating / Implementing Institution/ Entity

1). Agreement between City & Guilds of London Institute & Ministry of Education (MOE)

Signed on 4 May 2000

International -None No stated expiry date- still valid

Provision of City & Guilds certification and Pitman qualifications

TEPPA - SPC

2).Memorandum of Understanding between Bolton Institute & MOE

Signed on 11 May 2001

International -None No stated expiry date- still valid

Provision of technical and vocational education and training for staff of Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT)

TEPPA - SPC

3).Memorandum of Understanding between Umea, Sweden and MOE

Signed 20th January 2004

International -None No stated expiry date -still valid

General Cooperation Agreement with Umea City in Sweden in areas like Environment, Tourism Education, Sports and Physical Education

TEPPA - SPC

4.) Convention sur Delf Scolaire

signed 17 March 2004

International -None Renouvele en 2012

Examines Delf Scolaire

ECPS- CCATS

5.)Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Mauritius & MOE

September 2004

Regional None No stated expiry date- still valid

Provision of cooperation in early childhood, TVET, Curriculum and Assessment, National Qualifications Framework and Higher Education

ECPS - CCATS

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry


Lead Co-ordinating / Implementing Institution/ Entity

6) Memorandum of Understanding between the Icelandic Seychelles Development Group & MOE

Signed 8 June 2006

International None No stated expiry date- still valid

-Sharing of expertise in ICT -Donation of computers -Staff exchange programmes -Short courses in ICT

ECPS – ESSS/ CCATS

7) Memorandum of Understanding between the Dragonskolan School for the Disabled Students of Umea & MOE- School for the Exceptional Child (SEC)

Signed 2 October 2006

International None Initially 2009- Renewed 2009 & 2012- Expired 2015

Provision for student and staff exchanges between 2006-2009 Under MOU of 2012 possibility for MOE to train teachers in multiple disabilities, speech therapy and autism

ECPS –Schools Division

8) Agreement between the Government of Seychelles & Government of Cyprus

Signed 21 August 2008

International None Initially 2013 Extended to 2017

Provision for : -Exchange of students & staff -Provision of scholarships -Participation at meetings/forums -Exchange of educational/ curriculum materials


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry


Lead Co-ordinating/ Implementing Institution/ Entity

9) Arrangement Administratif entre l'Académie de la Réunion & le Ministère de l'Education

Signé en aout 2008

Régionale None Initialement en 2011 Avenant signé en 2010 Renouvellement prévu en 2015

Projets achevés: -atelier sur la pédagogie différenciée -atelier sur l'animation des camps de lecture -licence de français- Maintenant sous la tutelle de l'Université des Seychelles Un avenant a été signe le 19 février 2010 -programme d'assistants en éducation

ECPS/ TEPPA – Schools Division/ SPC

10) Memorandum of Understanding between Microsoft Indian Ocean Islands & French Pacific and the MOE

Signed 4 June 2009

Regional None Initially 2013 Renewed in 2013- Expiry on 30 June 2018

Partners in Learning Programme consists of : 1)Innovative schools: resources and training are provided to schools 2)Innovative teachers: Training and resources provided for teachers to integrate ICT in teaching and learning 3)Innovative students: Empowering students to use ICT in their learning

ECPS – ESSS/CCATS

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



11) Projet du Pacte Linguistique entre la République des Seychelles et l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)

Signé le 31 aout 2010

Internationale

None

Renouvelé en décembre 2014 jusqu'au décembre 2018

-Renforcer l’usage du français dans le système éducatif -Encourager la population a parlé en français -créer un environnement francophone à travers des matériels et production francophones -renforcer le français dans la vie publique et administrative

Minister’s Secretariat/ International Relations Unit ECPS - CCATS

12) Convention cadre de partenariat entre APHI INJS de Paris et Ministère de l'Education

Signé le 5 mai 2011

Internationale

None

2016

-Formation des enseignants de sourds à l'école Au Cap -Atelier pour les parents des enfants sourds -Réalisation de la vidéo des signes valides -Travaux sur le dictionnaire de la langue s des signes seychelloise -Validation et publication du dictionnaire


13.) Contract for construction of Glacis Primary School

Signed 2011 International None Until completion of project

Construction of Glacis Primary School

TEPPA - IRPD

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



14) Memorandum of Understanding between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Signed 21 August 2012

International

None

No stated expiry date

-Recruitment of teachers -Teacher training for secondary and post secondary levels in Seychelles -Exchange of staff/ researchers -Exchange of ideas

TEPPA – Schools Division/ SPC

15) Seychelles Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture and the Seychelles Agricultural New Technology Company (SNTAC) Chinese company

Signed 16 October 2012

International None 2017 Training opportunities for SIAH students

TEPPA- SPC/ SIAH

16) Chelonia Limited Company

Signed 12 March 2013

International None No stated expiry date

Agreement to organise field trips for students on the Islands of D'Arros and St. Joseph Atoll Owner Laurent Moser

ECPS - CCATS

17) Ministry of Youth Affairs, Skills Development of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka and MOE

Signed 30th June 2013

International

None

2016

-Exchange of course materials -Training of staff and students in TVET -Consultancies in TVET -Leadership programme for youth of Seychelles

ECPS - ESSS

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



18) Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College (CINEC)

Signed 30th August 2013

International

Yes

2016

(i) Provision of a co-Director for MTC Leadership

(ii) Provide IMO Certified courses to students and trainers

(iii)Identify and deliver programmes for Seychelles Port Authority, Coast Guard, Seychelles Fishing Authority, Tourism Sector, Seychelles Petroleum Academy.

(iv) Select consultant for setting the Quality Management Systems (QMS) for MTC to achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification; an important requisite for Seychelles to get onto the IMO White List.

(v) Introduce new programmes, maintain international standards and IMO requirements as requested by Seychelles Government.

TEPPA –SPC/ SMA

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



18) Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College (CINEC) (cont.)

(vi) Train lecturers/ trainers to conduct programmes of SMA

-Offer higher level IMO Certified training programmes at CINEC in Sri Lanka at local fee structure

(vii) Assist Seychelles Government to obtain IMO White List status

19) Accord cadre reseau REAP AAOI

Signed 31st October 2013

International 2020 -Sharing of methods for design of training curriculum -Training of instructors -Enhancement of management skills -professional placement -exchange of technical & pedagogical resources - increase mobility of learners, instructors, facilitators, staff of institutions -participate in courses, internships, regional cooperation projects -attend educational workshops

TEPPA – SPC/ SIAH

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



20) Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Association and the MOE (Anse Boileau Primary School)

Signed 12th May 2014

Local

None

2015

Provision of SR250,000 for educational facilities for Anse Boileau Primary School to be used in 2014


21) Agreement with Jeollanamdo Office of Education in Korea

Signed 8th May 2015

International None 2016 Donation of computers for schools -Exchange visits in ICT

ECPS – ESSS

22) Memorandum of Understanding between Hubei Provincial Department of Education in China and the Ministry of Education

Signed 22nd May 2015

International

None

No expiry date

-Exchange programmes in research and training for TVET institutions -Exchange volunteer Language teachers -Exchange education information


23) Memorandum of Understanding between SNYC, MOE, DICT, and Airtel

April 2014

Local

None

2019

Provision of free internet access.

ECPS - ESSS

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



24) Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Education and Skills Development of Botswana and the Ministry of Education of Seychelles

Signed 15th September 2015

International

None

2020

-Placement for Seychellois students at University of Botswana -Recruitment of teachers from Botswana -Professional development of Seychellois teachers -Exchange of lecturers in training institutions

ECPS/TEPPA

25) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) and the Ministry of Education

Signed 5th November

2015

National

Yes

2015 Ended with official handing over of the renovated library

Renovation of the English River Secondary school library


26) Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education and the K.D.Pillay-Savoundaravally Foundation

Signed 15th December 2015

Local

None

2017

-Provision of one scholarship to a student from Business Studies pursuing further studies -Donation of prizes for IGCSE/A Level students

ECPS – SALS /SPC

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



27) Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education & CARE

Signed 26th February 2016

National

None

Expiry date not stated

-Provision of resources and technical support to deliver the prevention, early intervention and outreach programmes to address the issue of substance abuse in schools.


28) Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Ministry of Education and the University of Seychelles (UniSey) to facilitate the delivery of UniSey Teacher Education Programmes by the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (S.I.T.E)

January 2014

National

None

31st December 2015 Extended to 30th June 2016

Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Ministry of Education and the University of Seychelles (UniSey) to facilitate the delivery of UniSey Teacher Education Programmes by the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (S.I.T.E)

ECPS – SITE

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



29) Memorandum of Understanding Between Seychelles Institute of Arts and Design and National Arts Council of Seychelles (NAC)

8th April 2016

National

None

8th April 2019

- Strengthening existing relations between the parties.

- Establishes areas of shared interest.

- Requires both institutions to work together for the benefit of students, staff, artist and the partners under education and artist communities

TEPPA – SPC/ SIAD

30) Partners in Learning (PIL) Education Transformation Agreement(2013- 2018) Between Ministry of Education and Microsoft

October 2013

International/ Regional

YES

2018

- Transforming Learning - Furthering Innovation - Developing 21st Century Skills

and Employability.

ECPS – ESSS

31) Memorandum of Understanding - Free Broadband Internet for Schools Programme Between Government of the Republic of Seychelles and Cable & Wireless

13th June

2014

National

No 2016

- Provision of free broadband internet access to all public schools including post-secondary institutions (now Professional Centres)

ECPS - ESSS

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



32) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Constance Ephelia Resort (Seychelles)

Signed on 26th June

2009

National The funding of activities is determined at the time a specific project is approved by both parties.

Is renewed every two

years

Last renewed in

2015

The collaborating institutions shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism and Hospitality sector and further consolidate private sector participation. In particular, the collaboration covers: - Exchange of staff and trainees

and provision of specialist guidance.

- Sharing of documentation and training material conducive to the development of Tourism & Hospitality

- Organization of cultural and human resources development activities

- Mutual assistance in the development of educational material and organizations of special courses

- Exchange of staff and for interventions by specialists from the Tourism and Hospitality industry on matters of mutual interest.

Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA)

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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



33) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and University of Seychelles (UNISEY)

Signed on: 06th August

2010

National

The funding of activities is determined at the time a specific project is approved by both parties.

August 2013

(To be renewed)

- The University of Seychelles and

the Seychelles Tourism Academy are to cooperate in the field of training and research for young Seychellois currently working in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.

- Students from both Unisey and STA as well as lecturers and management from respective parties, to exchange knowledge, and facilities to their mutual benefit and to strengthen the bonds of friendship between them


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



34) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and University of Seychelles (UNISEY)

Signed on: 14th March

2016

National Consultancy fees for the varied consulting services to be determined by the two parties.

14th March 2018

- Both parties entered in this MoU to collaborate efforts to establish and develop academic exchange and co-operation in consultancy by:

- Agreeing that the transformation of STA from a budget dependent to an autonomous organization will need various services in terms of consultation, henceforth the consultant will offer varied services as stipulated by the client at different time scale as per needs of the STA.

- Being a corporate partner of STA

- Promoting each other’s institution.


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



35) Software System Agreement between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Victoria Computer Services (VCS)

Signed on: 08th April

2011

National The terms of payment are determined by the parties.

Annual renewal

VCS is to; - Grant STA the right to use

their software for its own internal business purposes at STA’s location.

- Provide technical and/or user training to STA and its authorized employees on the correct usage of the software and all of its functions.

- Provide software maintenance services and support.


36) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and ISPC Seychelles

Signed on:

07th September

2012

National

Sponsorship from

ISPC

September

2015 (To be

renewed)

- ISPC is to help STA with; - The provision of specialist

visiting consultants - Goods based on the

requirements of certain Food Production programme as well as Wine training and knowledge

- Demonstration of specialized food products at ISPC.


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



- Visit at the ISPC shop for knowledge products

- STA will make food production facilities available for ISPC presentations and demonstrations and for ISPC to launch new products

- Sharing of documentation and training material conducive to the development of the Tourism and Hospitality industry

- Organization of cultural and human resources development activities

- Mutual assistance in the development of Educational Material and organizations of special courses

- ISPC to sell to STA, at cost price, all goods purchased in the ISPC shop

The exchange and attachment of staff and students between ISPC and STA


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



37) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Air Seychelles / Etihad

First signed on: 14th

September 2012

Renewed on:

17th September

2015


September 2017

The parties entered into this MoU to collaborate efforts to establish and develop academic exchange and co-operation in human resources development and capacity building through teaching, training, research and development in the following areas by: - Being a corporate partner of

STA;

- Participating in STA events and promoting careers in Seafaring and other fields;

- Promoting each other’s

institutions; - Providing and monitoring

trainee placement/ internship to STA students, and working in close partnership on events of mutual interest.


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



38) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Hotel Link Solutions –Seychelles

Signed on: 11th August

2014

National

Yes

August 2017

- Hotel Link Solutions to assist STA with the provision of specialist training consultant and with demonstration of software program at STA

- STA will exclusively use the software program of Hotel Link Solutions in all aspects of Front Office and students’ practical training.

- STA will make available

facilities for Hotel Link Solutions to launch new software programme

- Sharing of documentation and

training material conducive to the development of Tourism & Hospitality

- Organization of cultural and

human resources development activities


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



- Mutual assistance in the development of educational material and organizations of special courses.

39) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA)

Signed on: 14th October

2015

National


October 2017

Both parties agree to: - Be mutual partners in the

development of local fisheries products; promote each other’s institutions;

- Promote value addition of undervalued species with great market potentials through the use of innovative processing technologies and training;

- Diversify the use of our marine resources by conducting several processing and culinary testing and trials so as to alleviate existing pressures on certain species especially with the upcoming Mari-culture projects;


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



- Promote Seychelles fish and fish products on local and international markets and at expositions;

- Sensitize and train students of STA and fishing communities on freshness, quality, seasonality, biology and value addition of certain targeted species of fish;

- Improve the livelihood of fishermen by facilitating the creation of several market segments of aquatic resources;

- Establish and develop efforts for purposes of exchange in research, teaching and internships for students whenever the opportunity arises in the field of fisheries product development.


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Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry



40) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Seychelles Petroleum Company (Seypec)

Signed on: 30th

November 2015


November 2017

The parties entered into this MoU to collaborate efforts to establish and develop academic exchange and co-operation in human resources development and capacity building through teaching, training, research and development in the following areas by: - Being a corporate partner of

STA;

- Participating in STA events and promoting careers in Seafaring and other fields;

- Promoting each other’s

institutions; - Providing and monitoring

trainee placement/ internship to STA students, and working in close partnership on events of mutual interest.


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Regional

Title of Memorandum Date of Entry Into Force/ Signing



Date of Expiry

Main Goal/ Focus of the Memorandum Lead Co-ordinating/ Implementing Institution/ Entity

41) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Constance Hospitality Training Centre (Mauritius)

First signed on: 03rd October

2007 Renewed

on: 25th June

2009 And

27th May 2013

Regional The funding of activities is determined at the time a specific project is approved by both parties.

May 2015 (To be

renewed)

The collaborating institutions shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism And Hospitality sector and further consolidate in private sector participation. The collaboration in particular, cover: - The nomination of Mr. Claude Narain O.S.K

as Patron of the new hotel school of Seychelles

- The exchange of staff and trainees and provision of specialist guidance;

- Sharing of documentation and training material conducive to the development of Tourism & Hospitality;

- Organization of cultural and human

resources development activities; Mutual assistance in the development of educational material and organization of special courses;


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Date of Expiry


- Exchange of staff and for interventions by specialists from the Tourism and Hospitality industry on matters of mutual interest;

- The exchange and attachment of staff and students between Constance Hospitality Training Centre and STA.


42) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Beachcomber Training Academy (Mauritius)

First signed on: 17th October

2007

Renewed on: 27th

August 2010


August 2012

(To be renewed)

The collaborating institutions shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism And Hospitality Sector and further consolidate private sector participation. The collaboration in particular, cover:

- The exchange of staff and trainees and provision of specialist guidance;


- Organization of cultural and human resources development activities;

- Mutual assistance in the development of educational material and organizations of special courses;

- Exchange of staff and for interventions by specialists from the Tourism and Hospitality industry on matters of mutual

-


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Date of Expiry


interest; - The exchange and attachment of staff and

students between the Beachcomber Training Academy and STA.


43) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Micros-Fidelio (Maurice) Ltée of Mauritius

First signed on: 05th July

2009

Renewed on 07th August

2013

Regional Sponsorship from Micros-Fidelio

August 2016

The collaborating institutions shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism And Hospitality sector and further consolidate private sector participation. The collaboration in particular, cover: - MFM to assist STA with the provision of

specialist training consultant; - MFM will install Front Office Suite - 8 and Filosof Finance System gratis to STA - MFM to help STA with demonstration of

software program at STA - STA will exclusively use the software

program of MFM in all aspects of Front Office and students’ practical training

- STA will make available facilities for MFM to launch new software program



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Date of Expiry




- The training of staffs and students of STA by MFM during the installation.

Micros-Fidelio is to install: - POS systems in the Practical Training

demonstration kitchen, Restaurant and Bar & Commercial Practical Restaurant and Bar at STA

- Reservation and check-in systems in the practical demonstration Front Office at STA

- Opera and sweet aid programmes in ADHM, Wellness and Spa, Front Office and Tourism classes and language laboratories

- Store control systems Constance Ephelia Resort and Micros-Fidelio

to train all lecturers of STA in the following:

- POS systems in the Restaurant & Bar; - POS system in the kitchen; - Reservation and Check-in systems for

Front Office.


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Date of Expiry


44) An Annex to the co-operation agreement between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Micros-Fidelio Ltée & Constance Ephelia Resort

Signed on 06th August

2015

Regional Sponsorship August 2017


45) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Mauritius Institute of Training & Development (MITD)

Signed on: 13th

December 2010


December 2012

(To be renewed)

The contracting parties shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector and further consolidate private sector participation. The collaboration in particular, cover; - The exchange of staff and trainees and

provision of specialist guidance; - Sharing of documentation and training

material conducive to the development of Tourism & Hospitality;



- Exchange of staff and for interventions by specialists from the Tourism.


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Date of Expiry


- Hospitality industry on matters of mutual interest;

- The exchange and attachment of staff and students between MITD and STA.

46) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Shanti Maurice (A Nira Resort of the Republic of Mauritius)

Signed on 14th

December 2011


December 2013

(To be renewed)

The collaborating institutions shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector and further consolidate private sector participation. The collaboration in particular, cover; - The exchange of staff and trainees and


material conducive to the development of Tourism & Hospitality;



- Exchange of staff and for interventions by specialists from the Tourism and Hospitality industry on matters of mutual interest;


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Date of Expiry


- The exchange and attachment of staff and students between Shanti Maurice and STA.

47) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Le Lycée Hotelier de la Renaissance, Le Lycée Evariste de Parny and Le CENTHOR (Reunion)

First signed on: 28th

March 2008

Renewed on:

20th April 2011

And

30th May

2013

Regional


May 2016 Les actions de partenariat pourront revêtir les formes suivantes: - L’accueil du personnel de la STA au Lycée

Hôtelier La Renaissance, au CENTHOR, au Lycée Evariste de Parny et réciproquement pour suivre des stages de formation administrative, technique et pédagogique;

- L’accueil d’étudiants et élèves du Lycée Hôtelier La Renaissance, du CENTHOR et du Lycée Evariste de Parny dans les entreprises Seychelloises dans le cadre de leurs périodes de formation en entreprise;

- L’accueil d’étudiants et élèves de la STA dans des entreprises réunionnaises dans le cadre de leurs stages de formation en entreprise;

- L’intervention ponctuelle à la STA de professeurs du Lycée Hôtelier La Renaissance, du CENTHOR et du Lycée Evariste de Parny pour des actions de formation des formateurs Seychellois ou pour des actions culturelles et touristiques et réciproquement;

- L’échange de professeurs pour des jurys et évaluation à des examens.


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International

Title of Memorandum




Date of Expiry Main Goal/ Focus of the Memorandum Lead Co-ordinating/ Implementing Institution/ Entity

48) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Cuxhaven (Germany)

Signed on: 17th March

2009

International The funding of activities is determined at the time a specific project is approved by both parties.

March 2011 (To be

renewed)

STA and BBS Cuxhaven agree to; - Work together to promote their mutual

interest in education and training; - Exchange staff, students and young

motivated hoteliers whenever possible; - Promote exposure and joint participation

amongst STA and Cuxhaven lecturers in activities such as classroom delivery, etc.

- Allow free exchange of ideas and activities; - Free exchange of management and

promote further contact with partner colleges.


49) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Oman Tourism College

Signed on: 15th

December 2012


December 2015

(To be renewed)

Areas of Cooperation: - Exchange of staff and trainees and


material conducive to the development of the Tourism and Hospitality in both countries;

- Organisation of Cultural and Human Resources Development activities and events;

- Mutual assistance in the development of Educational Material and organisation of


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Title of Memorandum





special courses; - Mutually provide professional experts to

teach subjects as prescribed in the agreed courses;

- Provide access to facilities and services (e.g. academic resources,

- facilities for training) as and when required by both parties

50) International Student Exchange Agreement between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Institution of Tourism Studies (Malta)

Signed on: 18th

January 2013


September 2015

(To be renewed)

- Exchange of students to study and/or undertake internship programs;

- Both parties are to explore the possibility of exchanging lecturers for a period of two weeks, during which they have to deliver specialized modules according to the needs of both institutions.


51) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Shanghai Institute of Tourism (China)

Signed on: 28th

January 2013


January 2016 (To be

renewed)

Areas of Cooperation: - Exchange of students and academic staff

members; - Collaborative research and possible

exchange of academic papers; Mutual assistance in the preparation of seminars, conferences and areas of Cooperation:


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Title of Memorandum





52) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Hebei Tourism Vocational College (China)

Signed on: 11th

October 2013

International


October 2016

- Introduction of curriculum - Exchange of academic staff members - Exchange of students, (tuition &

accommodation reduction and/or exemption );

- Collaborative research and possible exchange of academic papers;

- Mutual assistance in preparation of seminars, conferences and workshops;

- Exchange of academic publication materials or other information;

- Co-operation in training projects for specified areas of development.


53) Collaborative Agreement between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and the Shannon College of Hotel Management, a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland (NUI)

Signed on: 01st

September 2014

International Yes

September 2019

- This arrangement allows students of the ADHM programme at STA to join Year 4 of the Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management (BBS) provided they achieve an average mark of 50% in Year 3 final examinations and pass all modules.

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Title of Memorandum





- Shannon College undertakes to assist STA to the best of its ability to deliver the ADHM. This would include, inter alia, advice, on site management and teaching, learning visits by STA staff to Shannon College and assistance with quality assurance.


54) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Rila Publication

Signed on: 15

December 2014


December 2016

The contracting parties shall develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism And Hospitality Sector and further consolidate private sector participation. The collaboration in particular, cover: - Delivery of training programmes

developed by Rila in the Republic of Seychelles;

- Sharing of documentation and training material conducive to the development of the Tourism and Hospitality in both countries;

- Organisation of Cultural and Human Resources Development activities and events;


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Title of Memorandum





- Mutual assistance in the development of Educational Material and organisation of special courses;

- Exchange of staff and for interventions by specialists from the Tourism and Hospitality industry on matters of mutual interest.


55) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Cape Peninsula, University of Technology (South Africa)

Signed in: 2015


2018 STA and CPUT agree to; - Work together to promote their mutual

interest in education and training; - Exchange staff, students and young

motivated hoteliers whenever possible; - Allow free exchange of ideas and activities; - Free exchange of management and

promote further contact with partner colleges;

- Promote the exchange of research and postgraduate employees;

- Promote postgraduate supervision, joint research projects and research publications.


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Title of Memorandum





56) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and La Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Lyon (CCI) et L’Hôtel Restaurant Christophe Marguin, 33 Cité et la Mère Brazier (France)

Signed on: 07th June

2012


June 2014 (To be renewed)

Les actions de partenariat pourront revêtir les formes suivantes: - L’accueil du personnel de la STA à L’Hôtel

Restaurant Christophe Marguin, 33 Cité et la Mère Brazier pour suivre des stages de formation technique, théorique et pédagogique;

- L’accueil d’étudiants à L’Hôtel Restaurant Christophe Marguin, 33 Cité et la Mère Brazier dans le cadre de leurs périodes de formation en entreprise;

- L’accueil d’étudiants et élèves de la STA dans des entreprises Française dans le cadre de leurs stages de formation en entreprise;

- L’intervention ponctuelle à la STA de professeurs à L’Hôtel Restaurant Christophe

- Marguin, 33 Cité et la Mère Brazier ou pour actions culturelles et touristiques;

- L’échange des étudiants pourra se faire au cours de la période de formation.


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Title of Memorandum





57) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and Ecole Hotelière Provinciale de Namur (Belgium)

Signed in: September

2014

International Chaque partie assure ou fait assurer les frais de déplacement de ces ressortissants. Chaque partie offre, dans sa limite de ses possibilités, l’hébergement aux étudiants et aux formateurs ressortissants de l’autre partie.

September 2016.

- L’accueil d’étudiants et élèves de la STA dans des entreprises Belges dans le cadre de leurs stages de formation en entreprise et réciproquement.

- L’intervention ponctuelle à la STA de professeurs de la Haute Ecole Hôtelière de Namur pour des projets de formation ou pour actions culturelles et touristiques;

- L’accueil de lycéens et de formateurs de la Seychelles Tourism Academy à l’Ecole Hôtelière de la Province de Namur, afin de participer aux cours ainsi qu’aux formations théoriques et pratiques proposes par la structure.


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Title of Memorandum





58) Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and ‘Le centre de Formation et d’apprentis (C.F.A) du lycée François-Rabelais de Dardilly-Centre de Formation des Métiers de la Bouche Chemin du Dodin, BP 2469 571 Dardilly cedex, Lyon France.

Signed on 12th June

2015

International Chaque partie assure ou fait assurer les frais de déplacement de ces ressortissants. Chaque partie offre, dans sa limite de ses possibilités, l’hébergement aux étudiants et aux formateurs ressortissants de l’autre partie.

To be renewed in

June 2017.

- La Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) ; Centre de formation et d’Apprentis (C.F.A) du lycée François- Rabelais de Dardilly ; souhaitent établir une coopération dans le domaine de la formation hôtelière, de la restauration et du tourisme.

- L’accueil de lycéens et de formateurs de la Seychelles Tourism Academy au Centre de Formation et d’Apprentis (C.F.A) du lycée Dardilly, afin de participer aux cours ainsi qu’aux formations théoriques et pratiques proposes par la structure.

- Les étudiants du Centre de Formation d’apprentis (C.F.A) du lycée François- Rabellais à Dardilly dans le cadre de leur période de formation en entreprise ainsi que des représentants, seront accueillis à la Seychelles Tourism Academy et dans l’un des plus grands hôtels internationaux de l’’ile.


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SECTION TWO – Regulatory Instruments Related to the Public Bodies of the Ministry of Education

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Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA)

1.0 Laws and Regulations



1.1) Seychelles Qualifications Authority ACT (2005)

22nd November 2005 The SQA Act establishes the Authority and defines its legal functions which include the development and implementation of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

1.2) S.I. 102 of 2008:

NQF Regulations 2008

01st January 2009 The NQF regulations are subsidiary laws which derive from the main act which established the SQA. The regulations of the framework cover the structure of the NQF, the qualification types and their structure, quality assurance, standards setting, the recognition of foreign qualifications, existing qualifications and Recognition of Prior Learning, as well as other generic regulations including fees and appeals. All the regulations pertaining to these elements are included in one document. The regulations thus serve as the framework in which the education and training system is regulated.

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2.0 Circulars – Binding documents in line with the provisions of the Act and Regulations by the Chief Executive Officer



2.1) Circular No.1 of 2009 – Fees Schedule of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority

30th July 2009 The circular dated 30th July 2009 informs of the revision of the Fees Schedule of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority associated with Recognition and Evaluation of Qualifications, Authentication and/or Certifying True Copy and Confirmation of Achievements. It replaces an earlier decision by the Authority to impose a blanket fee of SR 300 for all such services.

2.2) Circular No.1 of 2012 – Fraudulent Training Programmes and Providers

4th December 2012 In view of the increase in the number of advertisements for training programmes and courses being circulated which have not been recognised by SQA, and a growing number of learners enrolling on these programmes the Circular addresses ‘Fraudulent Training Programmes and Providers’ and reminds Government departments and organisations to seek guidance and advice on the accredited status of the advertised provider and the validation status of the programmes from SQA before circulating adverts or other information relating to training programmes and courses.

2.3) Circular No.2 of 2012 – Programme Development and Validation

4th December 2012 Tertiary education providers are reminded that as of 2013 no new programmes may start without having first been developed and submitted to SQA for programme validation. Providers need to submit programmes to SQA for validation six (6) months prior to running the programme.

2.4) Circular No.1 of 2013 – Fees Schedule of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority

02nd May 2013 The ‘Proposal for new pricing of SQA services associated with Recognition and Evaluation of Qualifications’ was approved by the SQA Board in April 2013. It makes provision for ‘Fast Track services’. Fees for recognition and equivalence for expatriates took effect on the 1st of June 2013. Other charges took effect on the 1st of July 2013.

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3.0 Policies, Procedures and Guidelines



3.1) Policy on Evaluation of Existing Qualifications

May 2008 The main objective of this Policy is to establish a first evaluation of qualifications offered in Seychelles in the light of similar criteria and in accordance with the level descriptors of the National Qualifications Map. This map clearly defines families of qualifications, their descriptors and the range of notional hours required for the training to be considered at a specific level. It also provides the pathways for articulation between levels of qualifications in order to facilitate access and progression for learners.

3.2) Policy Guidelines on Quality Assurance

May 2008 The main objective of the Policy Guidelines is to ensure the quality and credibility of the education and training system and its output. The SQA must ascertain that all courses meet the required standards or stated outcomes of a qualification; that training providers have the capacity to deliver courses in accordance with those standards and outcomes; that foreign certificates and certification of prior learning are recognised in line with established criteria.

http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Evaluation%20of%20Existing%20Qualifications.pdf


http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Quality%20Assurance.pdf

http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Quality%20Assurance.pdf

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3.3) Policy Guidelines on Standard Setting

May 2008 The Policy-Guidelines on Standards Setting detail everything to do with standards setting – who sets standards, when, how, who approves and through what process. Unit based standards provide explicit statements of what an individual needs in order to successfully practice as a professional. Having clear sets of standards help to remove misunderstandings both inside and outside the profession. Unit based standards offer a sound basis for judgment about entry to and progression within professions. It also establishes a fairer method for the recognition of previously acquired competencies in an informal setting.

3.4) Policy Guidelines on Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

May 2008 The objective of the Policy Guidelines is to guide the process of equivalence and recognition of foreign qualifications. The rules and regulations derive principally from the application of the qualifications map and its attendant legislation. In line with national needs and following what has now become an international norm, such functions also bring with it the responsibility for the SQA to assume the role of a National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), providing information on qualifications in the country as the need may arise.

3.5) Policy Guidelines on Recognition of Prior Learning

May 2008

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows individuals who have not been able to attend formal education but have managed to gain significant experience in a particular field to be given the opportunity to become qualified. The Policy Guidelines develops well established criteria and mechanisms to recognize prior learning in order to determine whether a candidate meets all or part of the qualification for the attainment of credits.

http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Standard%20Setting.pdf

http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Standard%20Setting.pdf

http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Recognition%20of%20Foreign%20Qualifications.pdf



http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Recognition%20of%20Prior%20Learning.pdf

http://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF%20Documents/Recognition%20of%20Prior%20Learning.pdf

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3.6) Policy Guidelines on Quality Assurance

May 2008 The Policy Guidelines explain that in its capacity as an external and independent auditor in the provision of education and training, the SQA will ensure the accreditation of education and training providers, the validation and certification of courses, the establishment of equivalence of foreign certificates and the recognition of prior learning and experience (RPL). The recognition of existing qualifications is another aspect of quality assurance that is being dealt with by the SQA, as an interim measure to establish parity among formal training programmes offered currently in Seychelles.

3.7) Course Validation Process: Guide for Providers

January 2010 The Guide explains three different types of information that SQA will be used to facilitate understanding for the completion of the template: explanations about each section of the template and the evaluation rationale including the performance criteria, indicators and levels of achievement; an example to illustrate concretely how it should be done by the provider.

Building on the platform of the Evaluation of Existing Qualifications exercise, the validation processes that will take place henceforth will be a complete and full implementation of a course validation process using relevant and appropriate criteria set by SQA.

3.8) Manual and Policy Guidelines for Course Validation Process

April 2010 Following the completion of the Evaluation of Existing Qualifications process, the Course Validation Sub-committee of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority has compiled information in this document to be used as a reference for evaluators as well as for providers and learners to provide them the required knowledge and understanding of the concept of validating courses and of the positioning of qualifications and units on the National Qualifications Framework.

The manual has been borne of a thorough revision of the policy and procedural documents greatly influenced by the parent manual produced for the process of Evaluating Existing Qualifications in Seychelles.

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3.9) Seychelles Qualifications Authoritys Co-operation with Professional Bodies Policy

August 2010 The policy guides the development of co-operation between the SQA and the

professional bodies.

SQA will work in co-operation with the professional bodies to establish closer relations as equal partners for the purpose of exploring ways and means for establishing co-operative and collaborative mechanisms for mutual benefit of both parties.

SQA and the professional body will cooperate and support each other to promote a coherent and effective quality assurance system for education and training in the sector.

In order to advance the objectives of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in

a national economic sector, it is essential to establish an agreed framework for co-

operation and collaboration and for this purpose a Memorandum of Understanding is

being proposed between SQA and the respective professional body so that the

respective duties and responsibilities may be delineated properly.

3.10) Guidelines for Local Consultancies undertaken for the Seychelles Qualifications Authority

Undated The document has been drawn up to serve as guidelines for all local consultancies undertaken for the SQA. As a “small and nimble” organization that is mandated to develop and implement the National Qualifications Framework, the SQA has little option than to outsource a significant portion of the work that falls under its mandate. This has given rise to the obvious need to have clear rules as to the way that consultancies need to be undertaken and managed, not least because the consultancies are paid for by public monies.

The guidelines serve to give some general guidance in the operation of consultancies undertaken for the SQA.

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3.11) Policy Guidelines and Manual for the Credit Transfer

November 2011 The Credit Transfer system allows individuals who have successfully completed modules or units of learning in a specific course leading or not to a qualification to progress and develop further their skills and competencies by bringing the credits obtained in their learning experience to complete another course and obtain a qualification.

3.12) Quality Assurance Manual of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority

May 2011 The design of the quality assurance system described in the Manual is influenced by recent international developments in quality assurance best practice; current education and training issues; recognition of the need for a developmental model of quality assurance, which balances the dual purposes of accountability and quality improvement; anticipated future changes in the Seychelles education and training landscape; and by the experiences of SQA since its establishment in 2006.

3.13) RPL Policy Guidelines document under review:

Draft Policy on RPL and draft Revised guidelines for the implementation of RPL

Draft documents submitted in March 2014

The draft Policy on RPL and the draft Revised Guidelines for the Implementation of RPL documents were used for the RPL Pilot implemented in 2014-2015. Input from the RPL Pilot exercise fed into the two draft RPL documents. The revised RPL documents are to be published in 2016.

3.14) Manual of Internal Procedures

February 2014 The Manual of Internal Procedures is designed to familiarize the staff of the SQA with practices, rules, procedures and regulations as well as other issues related to their work at the SQA. The Manual also helps to answer many of the questions that may arise in connection with employment.

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4.0 Strategic / Development Plan



SQA’s 3 Year Strategic Action Plan

July 2011 The Authority’s Strategic Action Plan has the 4 strategic Pillars:

- Compliance

- Stakeholder Engagement & Participation

- Quality

- Capacity Building

SQA Strategic Plan 2014 - 2016

January 2014 The Authority’s Strategic Plan of 2014 – 2016 focuses on the following priority areas:

- Continuing development of the National Qualifications Framework;

- Enhancing the institutional capacity of the SQA;

- Supporting educations and training providers for the purpose of meeting standards of the National Qualifications Framework;

- Building partnerships for the effective implementation of the National Qualifications Framework

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5.0 Memorandum of Agreement /Understanding

Title of the Memorandum

Date of Signing/Entry in Force

Status (National/ Regional/ International


Date of Expiry


Memorandum of Understanding Between Mauritius Qualifications Authority (SQA)

17th July 2014 Regional - No Yearly direct cost.

- Funding for specific activities under the Memorandum determined and approved by both Partners on a case by basis.

16th July 2019

MQA and SQA agree to support each other in the following area – - Sharing knowledge, experience and expertise in

regard to the NQF;

- Provision of advice and consultancy support on specific issues and exchange of staff;

- Assistance in the identification of expertise for

specific tasks and projects;

- Assistance in the planning development and execution of NQF;

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Title of the Memorandum

Date of Signing/ Entry in Force



Date of Expiry


- Exchange and sharing of ideas experiences and expertise in NQF development;

- Assistance in the provision of NQF related training;

- Engaging in collaborative projects in areas of mutual into interest.

- Provision of access (online or otherwise) to

resources including qualifications and standards.

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Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)




Tertiary Education Act 2011 1st April 2012 An Act which provides for the organization and development of tertiary education in Seychelles and for connected matters

2.0 Circulars – Binding documents in line with the provisions of the Act and Regulations by the Chief Executive Officer


Summary of the main Focus

2.1) Circular 1 of 2013- Adherence to the generic structure of tertiary non-university institutions as outlined in the Tertiary Education Act 2011

14th November 2013 Details structure of institutions as per the law and requests adherence by tertiary institutions

2.2) Circular 1 of 2015- Annual Report

1st January 2016 To ensure all Tertiary institutions produce an annual report submitted through their Boards no later than February every year

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3.1) Procedures for the work of the TEC Board

29th November 2012 Summarizes Board work procedures during and pre-meetings

3.2) Charter Development Guidelines

December 2013 To guide institutions as to how to develop their Charters

3.2) Partners in Education and Training

March 2014 Seeks to clarify the mandate and complementary roles partners – TEC, ANHRD, SQA and SPC

3.4) Guide for the use of Consultants

22nd July 2014 A complete framework to guide TEC’s use and payment of consultants

3.5) TEC Human Resource Policy

30th July 2015 A complete guide to administrative procedures and policies within TEC

3.6) Quality Service Standards and Customer Service Charter

April 2016 A booklet that sets out the Standards of Service the Commission aims to provide and the criteria against which such standards can be measured.

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4.0 Strategic/Development Plan


Main Focus of the Plan

TEC Strategic Plan 2012-2016

Plan approved by Board in July 2013, but implementation of the objectives had started in the previous year.

Plan outline TEC’s vision, mission, values, as well as strategic and specific objectives. The plan aims primarily to establish and consolidated TEC as an actor within the Tertiary education environment and to begin the process of aligning the sector and institutions to the terms of the Tertiary Education Act, 2011.

5.0 Memorandum of Agreement /Understanding None

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Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD)




1.1) Institute of Early Childhood Development ACT 2014 (IECD)

Awaiting for the approval of the regulations on Childminding Standards.

The IECD Act establishes the Institute to promote the holistic development of children and establish a framework for early childhood care and education and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

2.1) Regulations on National Standards for Childminding Services - 2016

Awaiting approval from gazetting.

The Standards described in the schedule of these regulations are the National Standards on childminding to which a childminder shall abide.

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2.1) The Seychelles Early Childhood Care and Education Framework

October 2011 The Framework is a direct response to the call of the World Conference on ECCE in 2010, with the intention of making a decisive step to place ECCE on the national agenda. It was inspired by international research findings, UNESCO documentation, and other countries’ existing frameworks and it is rooted in the context of the socio-economic realities, parental needs and childcare provision of Seychelles. It sets the vision and outlines the goals for ECCE in Seychelles. The vision “A winning start in life for all children in Seychelles” proposes that the whole of society will be mobilized to provide “high quality, comprehensive and integrated system of Early Childhood Care and Education”. The goals were intended to confront the challenges of ECCE such as realignment of ECCE policies, introducing financing mechanisms and infrastructural standards; encouraging improvement efforts; promoting the use of research to enlighten the path in the pursuit of quality ECCE and for monitoring and evaluation.

2.2) Employee Handbookhttp://www.sqa.sc/resources/NQF Documents/Evaluation of Existing Qualifications.pdf

January 2014 The Handbook covers the Institute’s policies, workplace rules and regulations, employee rights and privileges.

2.3) Framework for the operationalisation and administration of the Childminding Services

This document will enter into force prior to the registration of Childminders in July 2016

The Framework covers procedures for setting up of a childminding establishment, application for registration, eligibility to operate a childminding establishment and other procedures relating to issuing of certificate of registration, obligations and responsibilities of a childminder, quality assurance and compliance.




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2.4) Internal Procedures Manual The Manual is in initial drafting stage. It is expected to be completed in December 2016.

The Internal Procedures Manual will provide instructions and directions for the day-to-day operation of the Institute. This document is essential to ensure consistency, effective solution and quality output or services.

3.0 Strategic/ Development Plan



1) National Action Plan (NAP)

for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) 2013-2014

January 2013

The National Action Plans for Early Childhood Care and Education emanated from the Seychelles Framework to give momentum to ECCE. It adopted a multi sectoral approach to foster collaboration amongst sectors. It sought to establish an ECCE focus in the different sectors (namely Health, Education, Social Affairs, and Community Development & Sports) and propel the sectors to initiate actions and strategies that would lead to improved provision and services for ECCE children and their parents. The Plan was evaluated in 2014.

2) The National Action Plan (NAP) for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) 2015 – 2016

January 2015

The purpose of the Action Plan 2015 – 2016 is to make significant contribution to the holistic development of early childhood children through the improvement of programmes and services with direct impact on the children and through policy research activities which will create an enabling environment for quality ECCE. The NAP 2015-2016 is characterized by some salient features (such as project-based, time-bound, result-oriented, research-driven and accountability-focused) which intend to bring integration and specificity to ECCE initiatives, nationally.

The priorities outlined in The Seychelles Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education Framework (SELF) have been encapsulated in five main thematic areas:

1. Strengthening the policy environment through data availability 2. Community and Parental Involvement 3. Provision of Access

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4. Early Detection 5. Training and professional development



The NAP 2015-2016 refocuses on these priorities with new vigour, to harness the benefits of ECCE provisions. The outcomes are interrelated and they aim either directly or indirectly towards the holistic development of the child. Evaluation is expected to commence late 2016 through early 2017.

4.0 Memorandum of Agreement /Understanding

Title of the Memorandum Date of Signing Entry in Force



Date of Expiry


1) Partnership with Bottled Water Companies in Support of Early Childhood development Initiatives in Seychelles

Signed 20th November 2015 Entry into Force 1st January 2016

National None 31st December 2016

- Financial support to IECD identified programmes activities of the National Action Plan 2016 – 2016 through Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) contribution.

2) Partnership with Private/ Parastatal Organisation in Support of Early Childhood Care and Education in Seychelles

Signed 30th November 2015. Entered into force on 1st

National None 31st December 2016

- Financial support to IECD Programmes/ activities of the National Action Plan 2015 – 2016 for Early Childhood Care and Education through corporate

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January 2016. Social Responsibility (CSR) contribution.

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